League: I really didn't tank!

Chapter 402 The New Era Belongs to LPL

12 month 9 number.

The All-Star game continues.

Today, LPL's opponent is from the Southeast Asian region, which doesn't have any noteworthy players besides Levi.

LPL's strategy was also clear: the five players centered around Clearlove and focused on attacking the jungle!

It's worth noting that this year's LPL All-Star team, apart from the jungler, has the same lineup as the 16 champions, QG!

What made QG so strong in 16? Their strength lay in their ability to easily gain lane control in all three lanes, allowing Xiangguo to play however he wanted!

The factory manager had worked hard all his life, and he had never enjoyed such service before. He relied on lane control in all three lanes to dominate all three lanes in just twelve minutes, and easily farmed in the enemy jungle.

After the game, the factory manager looked at the picture of himself winning the MVP award and felt a little emotional.

If he were with QG, he wouldn't need to retire.

In the following solo match, both LPL players continued to perform consistently.

Facing Bjergsen's Syndra, Chen Dongqing immediately pulled out Kalista!

With Chen Dongqing's 99 points in skill and reaction, he managed to dodge Syndra's Q skill repeatedly by using his passive jump, ultimately crushing his opponent by 30 CS. In a desperate fight, he managed to get a solo kill and advance once again!

This scene left countless viewers in awe, exclaiming how great the Tree God was!

Relying on the passive ability of the skateboard shoes to reliably dodge Syndra's Q? Is this person really of the same race as us?

Next, Doinb took to the stage, and this time he encountered Faker.

Doinb was quite confident and picked Syndra again, wanting to recreate a classic playstyle with Faker, but Faker wasn't going to play along and immediately locked in Zoe!

This was a battle of hundreds of CS, with both sides exchanging blows quite frequently, but ultimately no kills were achieved. In the end, Faker narrowly won with 100 CS to 97 CS!

Full of confidence, Doinb participated in the SOLO tournament, but was eliminated in the quarterfinals, leaving him looking rather unhappy.

Chen Dongqing, not content with just stirring things up, added insult to injury: "Don't worry, Big B, I'll definitely crush Faker in the finals the day after tomorrow and get revenge on you!"

Teacher B's expression darkened further.

12 month 10 number.

The All-Star Game has entered its third day.

The main tournament has entered the knockout stage, and this time LPL's opponent is the second-place team from another group, LMS.

Karsa is currently considered a player from the LMS region. If the LMS region sends the entire Flash Wolves team, they might be able to put up a fight against China and Korea.

Unfortunately, Flash Wolves could only field two players. Apart from the mid-jungle duo of Maple and Karsa, the three players on the top and bottom lanes of the LMS were pure weaknesses.

Unfortunately, the strongest lanes in the LPL are the top and bottom lanes!

Only four minutes into the game, both the top and bottom lanes of the LMS were completely destroyed, and all of them were kills by the laners themselves. Clearlove hadn't even started to put up any real fight yet!

This game ended exceptionally quickly. Due to their huge disadvantage, the LMS team actually wanted to surrender after ten minutes, but Riot Games wouldn't allow them to. So the LMS team reluctantly agreed and then initiated a team fight at twenty minutes, sending themselves to their doom.

The second game followed a similar pattern.

Karsa was exhausted from running around trying to cover the disadvantages in all three lanes, but it was no use. The three lanes continued to collapse, and his jungle was constantly being invaded by Clearlove, making it impossible to defend.

Within 22 minutes, LMS was swept 2-0.

"So, how was the game?" Coming off the court, Chen Dongqing hooked his arm around the factory manager's shoulder. "Did you enjoy the service today?"

The factory manager initially wanted to argue back, but after reflecting on today's competition, he had to admit he was "awesome."

In the first game, before he had even finished clearing his jungle camps, he was killed in both the top and bottom lanes.

In the second game, Chen Dongqing and Doinb, who had never practiced before, picked Camille and Galio as a combination, but they still managed to execute a smooth offensive combo. Together with Clearlove, they turned the entire top half of the LMS map into a no-go zone, and Karsa didn't even get into the top half of the map once in the past twenty minutes!

The factory manager has never displayed such terrifying suppressive power in his entire life!

So Xiangguo has always played jungle in this kind of environment? What's so difficult about that? Can't you just tether a dog to him and he'll be fine?

"Just waiting for tomorrow." Chen Dongqing said, watching the battle between LCK and Southeast Asian teams on stage, "Let's crush the Korean team tomorrow too."

"Don't be too arrogant," the factory manager said, looking at the screen. "It would be a huge embarrassment if we lost tomorrow."

He competed against four world champions.

If we lose tomorrow, then according to the method of controlling variables, the factory manager will definitely have to take the blame.

Then all sorts of comments like "Even world champions can't carry a crumbling factory" will definitely come out.

"Don't worry, we won't lose." Chen Dongqing waved his hand confidently. "What kind of B-list lineup does this Korean team have? If they win even one game, it'll be my fault!"

In South Korea, there's a strong sense of hierarchy, even if someone is only two months older than you. If they ask you to eat their leftovers, you have to obey them obediently.

This habit has also been well maintained in voting.

The All-Star voting should, in principle, select the five players that fans believe are the strongest to form an ultimate super team and compete against other regions in a super team bumper car game.

But South Korea won't play that game with you.

In the mid and jungle, Faker and Ambition are veterans, so their inclusion is unquestionable, which is barely acceptable.

Who is the strongest top laner in the LCK right now? It could be Cuvee, or it could be Khan, but it's definitely not Marin, who's already passed away.

Who is the strongest bot lane duo in the LCK? It might be Wolf, or Ruler + CoreJJ, but it definitely can't be the two old men.

Top laner Marin, jungler Ambition, mid laner Faker, bot lane Pray + GorillA

The LCK All-Star roster has an average age of 24, which is ridiculous. They'd struggle to even compete in the LCK, let alone the All-Star game!

Using a bunch of popular veterans to beat an all-star team? Isn't that just asking for trouble?

The ongoing semi-final is the best proof of this.

This South Korean team even struggles against Southeast Asian teams. After a hard-fought victory in the first game, Ahn was completely outmaneuvered by Levi in ​​the second game, leading his team to a loss!

Once outside the Samsung system, Ambition is just an ordinary 26-year-old second-tier jungler whose skills are no longer up to par with the younger players.

Fortunately, in the third game, Faker came to the rescue, showcasing his skills with Orianna in the mid lane. His consistent performance in multiple team fights helped the team gradually build an advantage, and finally, with the help of Ambition's Jarvan IV, he brought the ball into the fray and ended the game with a single ultimate.

"I told you, this LCK team is very weak," Chen Dongqing said with a grin.

Seeing this, even the factory manager, who was initially worried, felt much less stressed.

The factory director, born in 93, is already considered a veteran, but his age is only average in an LCK team!

How do you think these old guys can win the game?

The factory manager was relieved and said with a smile, "You're still bragging to me. It's almost your turn to go on stage. Why don't you go and get ready?"

"It's just a solo competition, there's nothing to prepare for." Chen Dongqing waved his hand, not taking it to heart.

This isn't him putting down one person to praise another.

Compared to StarCraft matches, League of Legends solo matches are much easier.

In a game where most of the skill comes down to mechanics and a small part to understanding minion waves, Chen Dongqing is invincible; he doesn't need to prepare at all.

Not long after, the SOLO competition started.

Just like the main tournament, today's SOLO match is also a best-of-three (BO3) format, and Chen Dongqing's opponent today is Pray.

AD carry and mid laner players are more favored in solo matches because these two positions have more precise control over the distance of long-range champions, and their champion pool is also advantageous in solo matches.

Fortunately, Chen Dongqing is a monster; distance control and a large hero pool have always been his strengths.

Facing an AD player, Chen Dongqing also used AD heroes to counter.

With skateboard shoes banned, Chen Dongqing immediately pulled out his female police officer, Ai Li, and started relentlessly attacking her!

This version of Aery is incredibly overpowered, with a base damage of 20 points at level 1. That means Aery would deal about one-fifth of all damage, a stark contrast to the crippled little pet from later generations.

Chen Dongqing used the female police officer's long reach advantage to frequently trigger Aery, forcing Pray to frequently return to base to replenish her health, and then won the match with Hundred Knives.

In the second game, Chen Dongqing went even further, directly picking Draven!

As soon as this kind of hero with a good sense of entertainment was selected, the audience immediately erupted in a loud cheer!

It has to be Ilex! Look at that hero pick!

There's not much to say about Draven. Chen Dongqing just needs to bring a deadly tempo, suppress the opponent to level two first, and once he has two throwing axes and QW in hand, he can immediately activate Ghost and go in to fight!

Activate W, and the moment Draven throws his flying axe, press Q again to unleash a triple flying axe combo. At the same time, Lethal Tempo is triggered, and Draven chases after the opponent with a barrage of triple flying axe attacks!

Pray's Varus pick in this game was completely unable to trade blows with Draven. He tried to fight Draven using the extra health from his Barrier, but in the end, he found that even with the Barrier active, he couldn't win.

There are no operations, just numerical values.

In the end, Chen Dongqing threw an axe and took down Varus, successfully advancing to the finals!

"Alright, let's go." Chen Dongqing shook hands and stepped off the stage, then left with his teammates.

"Don't you want to take a look at the other opponent?" the factory manager asked.

"There's nothing to see here." Chen Dongqing left gracefully.

Don't ask, it's just showing off.

Faker stood on the stage, watching Chen Dongqing's departing figure, his eyes filled with a serious expression.

He watched every single one of Chen Dongqing's StarCraft matches.

He knew that this guy was just as arrogant in the interstellar arena.

But he ultimately won the championship.

Faker clenched his fist, walked onto the stage, and crushed Southeast Asian top laner Jisu 2-0, advancing to the finals as well.

Faker wants to see just how invincible Ilex really is in the laning phase.

12 month 11 number.

The All-Star Game is nearing its end.

Today, all matches will be played in a best-of-five (BO5) format.

Amidst great anticipation, the North American host shouted as he invited the two finalists to the stage.

"First, let's welcome the LCK All-Star team! Top laner Marin, jungler Ambition, mid laner Faker, bot laner Pray, and support GorillA!"

Out of politeness, the North American audience in the stands gave a warm cheer.

It has to be said that although LCK teams are indeed older, they have been regulars at the World Championships in recent years, and North American audiences are quite familiar with these IDs.

Immediately afterward, the host continued shouting at the top of his lungs: "Next up is the LPL All-Star team! Let's welcome our top laner—iiiiiilex!"

The moment this ID was revealed, countless Los Angeles residents cheered with excitement!

Among the audience members were even some who had watched Chen Dongqing win the championship in Anaheim a month earlier.

Many more people witnessed Chen Dongqing lifting the Summoner's Cup at Staples Center!

The audience in Los Angeles knows Chen Dongqing like family; this is Chen Dongqing's home turf!

Chen Dongqing smiled and waved to the audience, looking quite proud.

Next, the host invited the remaining four members of the LPL team onto the stage: "Jungler Clearlove, Mid Laner Doinb, Bot Laner Uzi, and Support Crisp!"

The cheers from the audience surged again, a stark contrast to the previous perfunctory calls for LCK!

After the introductions were completed, both contestants quickly took their seats.

Chen Dongqing sat in front of the computer, put on his headphones, and entered the voice channel. He then heard Uzi say, "Mingkai, it's all up to you today. Have your pig-raising skills gotten any worse?"

"Don't worry," Mingkai said. "As long as you have no problem controlling the lanes, I certainly won't have any problems either."

Facing this veteran LCK team this year, even Clearlove, who was planning to retire, was full of confidence.

The match began quickly!

Although Doinb couldn't beat Faker in a solo match, he perfectly fulfilled his role as a support player. After pushing the lane with Galio, he would rush into the jungle, just like in S6, working closely with the jungler!

With support from the mid lane, the factory manager is confident in invading and continues to farm in Ambition's jungle!

Why did the factory manager retire? Wasn't it because he got too old?

But compared to Master An, who was born in 93, he was born in 91, and could even be considered a junior!

This isn't just casual play, is it?

In the bottom lane, Uzi and Liu Qingsong didn't care about anything else and only chose a lane-priority AD carry and a tanky support combination, making the bottom lane extremely bloody. Only those who survived were allowed to farm.

On the top lane, Chen Dongqing relentlessly dominated Marin, securing solo kills every game and demonstrating to the world that "even FMVP has its limitations!"

With disadvantages in all three lanes, LCK is no different from other regions. They can't put up any decent resistance and are simply crushed!

Faker had a positive win rate in three consecutive games and even had a significant advantage in CS, but it was obviously useless. He could only watch his team gradually head towards defeat.

In the end, Chen Dongqing's top lane Jayce hit both carries with a single shot, sounding the horn for LPL's all-out attack. Clearlove's Sejuani immediately Q'd into the high ground tower and unleashed his ultimate, initiating a powerful team fight!

LCK's two carries could only force their way into team fights while at half health, but in this version, that amount of health is practically paper-thin!

The Uzi policewoman flashed forward, fired a headshot, and took down Pray. Then, undeterred, she took a full combo from Faker and finished him off with a final shot, completing the trade!

Chen Dongqing's Jayce, facing three LCK players, unleashed a powerful attack, wiping out the entire team!

After wiping out the entire enemy team, we'll launch a direct assault on their heart and soul!

With a score of 3-0, the LPL, the top region, swept all opponents and won the All-Star championship with an undefeated record!

After winning the game, Chen Dongqing stood up and gave the factory manager next to him a high five.

"How so? Is there no problem?" Chen Dongqing asked with a smile.

"No problem at all!" The factory manager couldn't stop laughing. "You guys are awesome!"

This was the first time he had ever felt that an LCK team could be so fragile.

Faker, who has always been a major threat to the LPL, now appears vulnerable in front of them!

Seeing this, even the factory manager had to admit that he hadn't lost unjustly in the past two years.

QG's overall tactics and individual skill are terrifying; it's like a game-changer for Lao Deng!

Veterans like him and Faker, who have played through Seasons 2 and 3, can be considered remnants of the old era. In this new era where young talents are emerging, there is truly no room for them.

But it's alright.

After shaking hands with the four members of QG, the factory manager stood in the center of the stage, picked up the trophy, and was greeted with cheers from the audience!

The new era belongs to LPL.

Wow, that's impressive. They fought tooth and nail against Vietnam, only managing to win by sheer luck thanks to two crucial team fights.

It can only be said that the hard strength is bronze medal

It left people speechless.

Old Deng, who's all about connections, should really just die already. The opposing LCK can bench Dafei, while you guys are putting in top-six junglers and supports? That's ridiculous.

(End of this chapter)