League: I really didn't tank!

Chapter 358 Conspiracy!

This training session was actually quite simple.

After all, Samsung was a defeated opponent, not one that Chen Dongqing needed to figure out how to defeat.

What Chen Dongqing needs to do is figure out Samsung's tactical composition, as well as their warding habits and strategies.

Of course, this is not easy either.

In order to figure out An Zhangmen's early jungle clearing strategy, Chen Dongqing tried various possibilities in this game.

For example, he might build Doran's Ring to aggressively lane, wanting to see how Ambition would react after pushing the lane.

Or perhaps they deliberately lower their health to see how the enemy will react when they are pinned under the tower with low health.

After the laning phase, Chen Dongqing stood on the side lane, first investigating why he had been caught and killed by Samsung, and then researching ways to avoid it.

After completing his solo lane training, Chen Dongqing went back to the point right after the laning phase ended. He took two control wards and a sweeper and went straight into SSG's jungle. He killed minions and roughly located the enemy's wards.

Although he was caught and killed many times by the opponent during the ward clearing process, it was not a big problem. After all, this was meditation training, and dying was no loss. He could just start over.

On the contrary, these repeated deaths helped him figure out the loopholes in Samsung's vision system.

After checking the opponent's defensive wards, Chen Dongqing rewound time to the very beginning of the game.

At this point, Chen Dongqing started to take control of the game again, using his Vampire to crush all three lanes and put the team at a huge disadvantage!

Immediately afterwards, Chen Dongqing began to study Samsung's offensive vision when they had an advantage!

Judging from today's match, once Samsung gains an advantage, their relentless, piecemeal offensive style often leaves the opponent completely breathless.

The Vietnamese team was the biggest victim, failing to secure a single kill throughout the entire match and being completely shut out!

This time, it was yet another long series of attempts.

Through repeated deaths, Chen Dongqing figured out An Zhangmen and CoreJJ's strengths and strategies for making plays.

Now, he has fully grasped the advantages and disadvantages of SSG, which can be roughly summarized by his changing mindset.

He was very confident that if he encountered SSG again, he could completely dominate them on the split push side with his own understanding!

Only then did Chen Dongqing conclude the meditation training with satisfaction.

Just then, his phone alarm went off, and Chen Dongqing opened his eyes and looked out the window.

Its daybreak.

Just then, a system message arrived.

[This "Meditation Training" session has ended. Attribute changes are as follows:]

[Consciousness: 93→94]

Chen Dongqing was somewhat surprised to see this news.

Since winning the championship last year, QG has not encountered any worthy opponents, which has led to Chen Dongqing's meditation training not being very effective, and eventually it was simply put aside.

I never imagined that his consciousness would one day be further enhanced.

I wonder if his awareness can be raised to a maximum of 95 in this World Championship?

Chen Dongqing got up, washed up, and went to a restaurant near the hotel to get a bowl of three-delicacy bean curd sheets. While eating breakfast, he played two ranked games, and soon it was noon.

When the designated departure time arrived, Chen Dongqing and the team arrived at Tianhe Airport and boarded a flight to Guangzhou.

After landing in Guangzhou, the QG team didn't waste any time and immediately went back into intense training mode.

QG's journey in the knockout stage will not be easy. They will face KT right from the start, which is definitely not an opponent that can be dealt with casually.

Before the training match began, Banbazi held a special analysis meeting.

"Judging from this year's gameplay data, KT's gameplay is similar to ours. Both teams focus on top-jungle synergy, while the bot lane can consistently carry the game."

Banbazi couldn't help but laugh at this point, saying, "It's hard to say that KT isn't copying our lineup."

After QG burst onto the scene and won the championship last year, this team, which seemed to be the answer to the game, was immediately studied and imitated by other teams.

Teams like KT and SKT's newly recruited Huni clearly resemble QG.

"Anyway, there is no tactical advantage between our two teams. Our match against KT is a clash of the two teams' raw strength."

Banbazi began, "I think we have a slight edge in terms of raw skill. So, in terms of strategy, I plan to have you reduce the frequency of early-game skirmishes and focus on lane dominance and mid-game split pushing. Do you have any objections?"

While QG excels in the early chaotic battles, KT is equally formidable.

When a chaotic battle truly breaks out, no one can guarantee perfect control of the situation, and the gap in strength will be infinitely narrowed.

Therefore, Banbazi's idea is to play it safe and let the three lanes fight separately as much as possible. This will amplify the difference in individual skill between the two sides, which is a more prudent approach.

The QG members all agreed that this made sense and nodded in agreement.

If they focus on the laning phase and concentrate the game in the mid-to-late game, then they do have some strategies and tactics at their disposal.

Speaking of this, Banbazi thought for a moment and added, "Oh right, we had some targeted practice with skateboard shoes a few days ago. We need to practice those again so we can bring them out in the quarterfinals and give the other side a big surprise!"

The sooner you reveal the method to counter skateboard shoes, the sooner you can free up the team's draft phase; of course, there's no need to hide it.

When Jessnar became popular again in the top lane, the status of the red team slowly began to rise again, but due to the limitation of Kalista, not many teams chose to pick her.

If we can get rid of the skateboard shoes, the drafting landscape of the World Championship may undergo another major change!

The QG team was full of energy and immediately entered training mode, preparing for the upcoming tough battle!

10 month 20 number.

Day 1 of the knockout stage.

The QG team skipped lunch and went directly to the Guangzhou Gymnasium by car.

According to Riot Games' official tournament schedule, they will take the stage directly on the first day of the knockout stage to determine the first semifinal spot.

From the end of the group stage on the 15th to taking the stage again on the 19th, there were only three days to prepare, which was actually a bit rushed.

Fortunately, QG doesn't need to prepare too much, so there's still enough time.

If QG wins today's match, they will get a long rest period. They will rest until the semifinals of the lower bracket, which is on October 29th, before they return to the stage.

During the nine-day break, QG can rest and prepare, and thoroughly study other teams through the matches.

So it has both advantages and disadvantages.

Coincidentally, when everyone arrived at the venue, they saw the FPX members who came in through the back door.

Chen Dongqing greeted him with a smile, "Hey, you guys aren't playing practice matches, are you? You're here watching the game instead?"

Zoom called out from the side and replied, "We're all in the same half of the bracket, so we definitely have to come and see who our semifinal opponents are!"

"Hehe, play well later," Liu Qingsong mocked from the side. "I don't want our opponent in the semifinals to be KT."

Chen Dongqing glanced at Liu Qingsong, his eyes full of confidence: "Don't worry, just watch how we advance. On the contrary, you guys should think more about how to beat EDG. They've always been good at internal battles."

At this moment, the staff came over and took away the keyboards and mice of the QG team, and the group walked to the door of the dressing room.

The two teams stopped communicating. FPX walked to their viewing area, while QG went through a set of procedures and began their final preparations.

As the audience gradually entered the stadium, the competition entered its final countdown.

At this moment, Linko stood at the front, clapped his hands, and signaled everyone to turn their attention to him.

As soon as Chen Dongqing turned his head, he saw Linko loudly proclaim, "This is our second time entering the S-series knockout stage!"

"At this time last year, we were the challengers, the last remaining LPL team, and we swept Samsung 3-0 at the Chicago Theater!"

"But this year, everything has changed. This time we are the defending champions and the vanguard of the LPL. The whole world is watching this match! The LPL also has high hopes for us! I believe that QG cannot fall in the first leg of this knockout stage!"

At this point, Linko stood in the center of the crowd and extended his right hand.

Everyone understood and stacked their right hands on top of each other, one layer at a time.

Linko stated firmly, "We'll win the World Championship again! Let's cheer each other on!"

"Go! Three, two, one! QG!" the crowd shouted in unison, their clasped hands slamming down. "Victory is ours!"

"Okay, welcome to the Guangzhou Gymnasium! This is the venue for the first game of the knockout stage of the 2017 World Championship!"

Lin Yuanhua, dressed in a fitted blue-and-white porcelain cheongsam, gracefully walked onto the stage, showcasing the beauty of the East to audiences worldwide.

Feeling the surging enthusiasm from the audience, she smiled and waved, saying, "Next, let's welcome both teams to the stage!"

"First up, of course, is our LPL's number one seed, Group D's top seed, QiaoGu! Top laner ilex!!! Jungler mlxg! Mid laner GodV! Bot laner Uzi! Support Ming! Substitute 369! And finally, the coach: Banbazi!"

The overwhelming enthusiasm of the audience forced Lin Yuanhua to interrupt her introduction twice.

This home-field advantage belongs exclusively to the LPL teams this year!

This time, the five members of QG didn't make any moves; they simply walked quietly onto the stage and stood with their arms crossed.

At this moment, the live broadcast room was filled with the barrage of messages saying "Go QG!" The live broadcast room's popularity had already exceeded 100 million, and countless people wanted to witness QG's first advancement to the semifinals!

Immediately afterwards, Lin Yuanhua continued announcing the program.

"Next up, let's look at another team, the LCK's second seed, and second in Group B, KT Rolster!"

"Top laner Smeb! Jungler Peanut! Mid laner Pawn! Bot laner Deft! Support Mata! Coach Lee Ji-hoon!"

Without any substitutes, the five members of KT quickly went on stage, stood with their arms crossed, and once again drew cheers.

This team's top, jungle, mid, and bot laners were all defeated by QG last year. This year, they formed an "Avengers" alliance, but still lost to QG again at MSI. This directly led to them indirectly attracting a lot of LPL fans.

Who wouldn't like an opponent who hands over the championship?

After both contestants took the stage, Lin Yuanhua smiled and continued, "Alright, let's invite both contestants to take their seats. The competition is about to begin!"

Lin Yuanhua's mission is over, and the scene smoothly cuts to the commentary booth.

Today's commentator is still Wawa Miller, but the last person has changed slightly. Instead of an industry commentator, it is a special guest, Luwei.

The three commentators took turns analyzing the possibilities of this match.

Of course, all three agreed that QG would ultimately emerge victorious!

Meanwhile, next to the LPL commentary booth, inside the LCK commentary booth.

The Roaring Emperor is also analyzing the chances of winning this match with his three partners.

"Although QG is a very strong team, I think KT is just as good!" Roaring Emperor said matter-of-factly. "You could see from the group stage that they always struggled against Samsung, and Samsung was always defeated by KT! So I think KT's chances of winning today are not low!"

The Roaring Emperor's words immediately resonated with his companions on both sides, highlighting his optimism.

Just as the three were about to continue their discussion, news suddenly came through their ears.

"Alright, the draft has started!" Hearing the message in his headset, the Roaring Emperor inexplicably smiled and said, "Because QG finished first in the group stage, according to the rules, they have the first choice of side in this BO5 series. However, they actually chose the red side in the first game!"

Upon hearing this news, all three LCK commentators inexplicably smiled.

Good news!

Everyone knows that in the version of the World Championship, the existence of the monster Kalista has greatly reduced the priority of the red side, and almost all professional teams will actively choose the blue side!

In the opinion of the Roaring Emperor, QG's move to actively choose the red buff, while they certainly had their own unique ideas, were absolutely foolish!

This is a case of losing the big picture for the small gain!

At the same time, the BP panel is switched in!

As you can see, both teams have now completed the first round of bans!

"At this point, we can see that KT on the blue side chose to ban Fiora, Caitlyn, and Janna in the first round! A very wise ban!"

Caitlyn and Fiora are QG's two strongest heroes, so of course they have to be banned. Then ban the highest priority support hero, Janna. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that!

"On the other side, the red team banned Poppy, Rakan, and Lulu? Really?!"

So shocked was the voice of the Roaring Emperor that it even cracked slightly.

There's nothing we can do, because this situation was just too unexpected!

"Aren't you going to ban Kalista?" Roaring Emperor's tone was full of doubt. He looked at his two companions, who also had the same look of doubt in their eyes.

Is your head really that hard?

On KT's side, the group was also completely baffled for a moment.

As players who had been defeated by QG multiple times, their first reaction was – had QG really figured out a way to counter Kalista?

But can they not choose it?

If they don't choose, then QG definitely will.

They can't handle skate shoes!

This is a tactic that is almost an open conspiracy.

The KT members vaguely guessed that if QG dared to let Kalista play, they must have a way to deal with it.

But they still have to obediently walk into this trap!

Kalista, locked on!

(End of this chapter)