LOL: You don’t want to be broadcast live on the entire network, right.?

Chapter 191 Chen Yiqiu: I played BO5 with ROX and never lost.

"Let's go in too."

Looking at ROX's back, Kkoma smiled slightly, said hello, and everyone from SKT stepped into the venue.

——All the previous games were small fights, and the decisive battle has only begun now.

Enter the backstage of the venue together, clock in and get ready.

the other side.

There are online viewing channels in major competition areas around the world. The competition has not even started yet, but the popularity has soared to the sky, reaching a record high.

Riot officials are not surprised by this.

Although the most popular Chinese teams in LOL have all been eliminated, the two LCK teams today have terrifying popularity around the world.

Similarly, the development of the League of Legends league this year has more than doubled compared to last year?

The LPL S game is over, but for everyone, including LPL viewers, everything has just begun.

If we were to choose a team this year that could compete with SKT and even win the championship, among the ten people, they might all choose ROX.

Although ROX has been losing to SKT in this year's LCK league, anyone who has watched the game knows that ROX's overall strength and player configuration are definitely not much weaker than SKT.

After a whole year of training, the Tigers have now reached their peak.

Before the match, the officials even adopted the gimmick of "advance the S6 finals" before the match, which shows the gold content and attention of today's match.

At one o'clock in the afternoon, the grand opening ceremony officially began.

Half an hour later, the opening ceremony came to an end, and all members of SKT and ROX who appeared returned to the backstage to prepare for the appearance of peripherals.

At the same time, major competition areas around the world have begun to intensely discuss today's showdown of the century.

LPL competition area, commentary booth.

Today’s guests in the LPL commentary box are Guan Zeyuan, Rita, and Shenchao.

The three of them chatted about the configuration of the two teams before the game and their predictions for today's game.

“I think it’s really hard to judge today’s outcome based on strength on paper.”

Guan Zeyuan is full of emotions. He has been in a good mood since Samsung also advanced to the semi-finals: "Although ROX lost to SKT in the LCK this year, they are also the only team that has defeated SKT."

"Yes, and depending on the configuration, the peak encounter between Smeb and Reaper is also the peak collision between carry top laners. After today's game, maybe the real world's number one top laner will be born..."

Shenchao smiled and said: "Actually, judging from past results, I think Reaper can completely suppress Smeb."

"right…"

When it comes to Chen Yiqiu, many LPL commentators and audiences have mixed emotions.

It's not accurate to say that he doesn't have any black spots.

After all, no matter what, Chen Yiqiu personally eliminated RNG, which they had high hopes for.

Even though no one is going against the trend due to Reaper's reputation and terrifying popularity, only they know what their true thoughts are.

Let’s talk about hating Reaper... at least most of the current LPL division likes Chen Yiqiu very much, whether it’s Chen Yiqiu’s terrifying personal ability or the honor of having the chance to win the S-League Cup, including... they think Reaper has hope to return next season .

In short, today they can finally stand at the most 'neutral' angle and enjoy the visual feast of watching the peak.

"Starting from the top lane, to the mid lane, and the bottom lane, I think maybe only the jungle aspect is what SKT needs to pay attention to."

For such an important competition, Rita had done enough homework before the game. At this time, she nodded and said: "It's a commonplace thing, between Blank and Peanut... I think everyone prefers the latter."

Based on Peanut's performance in this year's S-Games, it can be said that he is the Reaper in the jungle position. In the top eight, he taught Ming Kai with forehand and backhand, and kicked the opponent to ruin. You can imagine how terrifying it was.

"Of course, SKT has another big trick... it's a hot man."

Guan Zeyuan smiled and said: "We have been informed that in today's first BO5, Bengi will appear on the stage. Perhaps only this old senior can stabilize SKT's jungle position in this kind of competition."

"Yes...then before the game starts, the old enemies SKT and ROX also have something to say to each other. Let's listen together."

At this time, the post-game director announced and the screen switched to the big screen trash talk session.

This trash talk was completed by Chen Yiqiu and Smeb.

Smeb was the first to appear, with a disdainful tone: "Reaper, I'm an old friend. Yiqiu's warrior top laner is very good, and other types of top laners are also relatively comprehensive, but I think he is the best top laner in the world right now. It’s a bit unworthy of its name.”

"He himself once said that he does not deserve to be called the world's number one because he has not won the S championship. But through his recent interview performance, I found that he may have forgotten this."

"Today, I will remind him of what he said."

"I will... beat him in today's game!"

"Well…"

Crash.

When the scene ended, the atmosphere instantly exploded.

I'm going to beat him in today's game.

Simple, direct, brutal and powerful.

Smeb's level of trash talk is good, and his last sentence is a merciless declaration that Reaper, the arrogant Reaper in this year's S competition, and the god-king Reaper that others are most afraid of, is nothing in his eyes.

Suddenly, the camera turned and Chen Yiqiu's figure appeared.

Compared with Smeb's insistence, his words were more violent and bloody: "I really like what Smeb said. He is the number one top laner in the world this year."

"This must be the Nth time player Smeb has said that he will beat me up."

"Smeb is overrated. In fact, he is far less difficult to deal with than imagined."

"Also, one last thing..."

After a pause, Chen Yiqiu looked directly at the camera: "Smeb and I played BO5 and never lost."

"...!"

"Ahhhhh!!"

"Reaper! Reaper!"

"Oh~~!"

"mad!!"

"I have a BO5 with you, and I have never lost!"

The truth hurts the most.

Chen Yiqiu said that he and I had a BO5 and never lost, which was equivalent to Galen whispering, keeping silent and breaking his defense.

In an instant, Smeb, who was already on stage and ready to install peripherals, staggered with anger.

——Although he knew the content of Chen Yiqiu's recording before, no matter how many times he listened to it, it still hurt his heart!

"Yiqiu brat Xiba, today, my brother must teach you how to behave!"

"That's too crazy, Yi Qiu, I support you, Jing Hao!" The Rat King smiled and nodded: "Only in this way will the most energetic Jing Hao appear!"

"By the way, what Brother Yiqiu said is really a slap in the face. Brother Jinghao, don't worry, I will definitely help you catch him to death."

Little Peanut felt like he was being attacked by indiscriminate AOE.

What Chen Yiqiu said is that you and I have never lost a BO5 game. Doesn’t that mean that ROX and SKT have not won a BO5 game?

Grab the asparagus!

Of course, because of Reaper and Smeb's "unremitting efforts" and "full firepower", today's BO5 was instantly shrouded in a layer of fog and a strong smell of gunpowder.

Enough chatter, after the trash talk, the atmosphere at the scene has exploded.

Game start.

The first game of the semi-finals BO5, SKT blue side, ROX red side.

As soon as they came up, ROX knocked down the vampire, Kled, and Ryze.

SKT banned Jhin, Poppy, and Troll.

The ban selections of both sides are very interesting. The Tigers did not ban regular heroes such as Jace, Ekko, etc. like other teams that met SKT as everyone thought.

Instead, he chose two of SKT's most popular top laners and a mid laner recently.

Among them, Vampire is the hero that ROX unanimously agreed to ban during their offseason review and research.

Because according to Chen Yiqiu's strength as a vampire in the quarter-finals, once he is released, they will have no way to deal with it.

——In other words, Chen Yiqiu's ability to develop smoothly is too strong. If the vampire is released, he must be captured early. But as an old opponent, ROX believes that the chance of this is very small.

Therefore, vampires must be banned.

At the same time, Ryze felt the same way.

Vampire and Ryze, these two heroes have two biggest things in common. One is that both heroes are big C in the late stage and need to develop smoothly in the early stage. The other is... they can both swing mid-to-high in this version.

So ROXban is not only in the top lane, but also in the middle lane.

As for Jace and Sword Lady...let them be released. Facts have proved that Reaper is a sea of ​​heroes, and there is no need to target a fixed hero every time.

The reasoning is similar for SKT. The ones they banned are also some of ROX's most popular signature heroes recently.

"Wow... In the first game of the semi-finals, ROX and SKT released heroes such as Jayce and Sword Lady. As expected, each side may have to win one."

Today's decisive battle, the guest in the LPL commentary box is PDD, and with the golden partner of Dolly Miller, they are already treated like the World Championship finals.

The same is true for other competition regions.

At this moment, when I saw the banners on both sides, especially Jace and Jian Ji's "coming out of the cage", I couldn't help but feel a surge in my heart, and blood rushed to my forehead.

——Maybe in the world, only ROX dares to play like this when facing SKT, because they have Smeb.

Sure enough, the words just fell.

SKT on the blue side got Jess directly.

Not surprisingly, Jace the Swordswoman is Reaper's most signature violent killer, but in comparison, choosing Jace as the champion skin is obviously not empty talk.

The audience inevitably heard screams of terror.

Gradually it gathered into a sound wave, and the ID of "Reaper" swept across.

"Jace...it's true. As expected of you." Smeb looked at SKT's confident lock and smiled slightly, with the same enthusiasm.

Compared to before the S game, he was now stronger than before, and... he hadn't played against Reaper for a long time.

If you dare to choose Jace, I will choose Sword Girl.

If I say I'll blow you up, I'll blow you up.

ROX decisively defeated the Sword Girl first, and then got the AD Policewoman with the same hot hand as the Rat King in the second hand.

"Hmm... Sword Lady, ROX has also determined its top laner choice... Jess VS Sword Lady, SKTVSROX..."

The North American commentator at home looked up to the sky and sighed: "In the first game of the semi-finals, the intensity is so high right from the beginning?! Reaper!! Smeb!!"

"I'm already looking forward to who can beat whom."

Crash.

The applause continued, and the next selections from both sides seemed to have been discussed and confirmed quickly.

The final lineup has been settled and they are:

Blue side SKT: top laner Jayce, jungler Lee Sin, mid laner Victor, bottom lane EZ + Thresh.

Red side ROX: top laner Sword Girl, jungle spider, mid laner Clockwork, bottom lane policewoman + fan mother.

Overall, there is not much difference between the lineups of both sides. The middle and lower lines are the foundation for the mid-to-late game. In the early stage, which is crucial in the current version, it depends on the strength of the top and jungle players of both sides.

Because whether it is SKT or ROX, the hero selection in the jungle in this game is a combination that feels bloody at first glance.

The game screen loaded, and cheers for the two teams rang out as they entered the Summoner's Rift.

"Everyone pay attention to your ward position, and be sure to insert as you did in the training games. You can't give Peanut any chance in the first round."

After buying their outdoor gear and going out, Lee Sang Hyuk and Lee Jae Wan immediately marked several points on the small map in the lower half of the wild area.

——Spider jungle.

In S6's Peanut, the strongest jungle hero is actually not the blind monk, but a spider.

His Spider is his most iconic hero, and also has the highest winning rate in this year's S game.

Let's put it this way, during the previous group stage, SKT played a training match with ROX in private. Both Bengi and Xiaohei were beaten to death by the spider jungler hammer of Peanut.

During that time, we lost more than we won in training matches against ROX.

This is also the reason why SKT attaches so much importance to ROX, because the Tigers in the S game have evolved from the black tigers to the tiger kings.

As for Little Peanut's spider being released in today's first game, SKT was naturally prepared.

After the friction between the two sides in the second half of the jungle was over, when Peanut finished his jungle and wanted to invade, the 'carefully selected' invasion route was almost all exposed to SKT's field of vision!

Everyone watching this scene was stunned and exclaimed.

It's so weird, as if SKT had communicated with ROX in advance before the game, they actually guessed the invasion route of Little Peanut in this game!

"SKT...this opening vision layout is so exaggerated. Peanut feels that the invasion has completely failed and it is difficult to move forward!"

Wawa couldn't help but exclaimed: "I definitely prepared something before this game."

"Definitely, since SKT dares to release Peanut's spider, they will definitely be prepared. SKT's current tactical reserves are really scary."

PDD nodded and looked at the big screen: "But as of now, while the ROX junglers are invading, they have been very cautious online...The Tigers are also not giving SKT a chance now."

The Peanut invasion was discovered, and Bengi relied on the intimidation of his teammates to persuade the spiders to retreat. However, because the game had just started, the liners could not come to the jungle to support them.

Not to mention taking advantage of the time to do things.

ROX handles this very well. They will not relax their online vigilance just because the jungle invades, and will always prevent the little peanuts from being discovered.

Soon after, when Peanut invaded again, he already knew that the opponent was targeting him, so he did not hide it and exchanged jungle areas with Bengi.

Under such circumstances, it seems that there is no problem, but in fact, SKT has withstood the current rhythm engine of the ROX team, the most violent attack of the Spiders.

Because of several eye positions, ROX did not achieve the opening effect that it imagined.

"Ah...it's so annoying."

Little Peanut scratched his head a little irritably.

SKT played too shady, and they should have completely mastered most of their early invasion routes, which made him feel like his hands were tied.

"It doesn't matter, you continue to look for opportunities, we are playing well online."

The Rat King comforted his younger brother.

In this game, except for the jungle at the beginning, ROX and SKT were almost 50-50 online.

In the middle, Faker suppressed Kuro, but it was not fatal.

As for the top lane, Chen Yiqiu and Song Jinghao compete fiercely, and they haven't stopped since they went online at the beginning.

But after several blood exchanges, Chen Yiqiu discovered that, as Smeb himself said, he had really become stronger.

When Sword Lady faced Jayce, the two heroes relied purely on individual operations.

In the past, Smeb always failed to control his own distance when facing Chen Yiqiujies.

But this time he did it perfectly. Chen Yiqiu could consume him, but every time Jace could consume Sword Princess, he would definitely be in a very uncomfortable position.

Either they will be counter-consumed by Sword Queen, or they will be attacked by soldiers to make up for Sword Queen's losses.

In short, about four minutes into the game, the two players on the top lane were both at half health, but they did not get killed, so they were infinitely close to a balance of power.

——The junglers from both sides came once, but they were evaded in advance by their keen sense of smell.

"Smeb at the S6 World Championship...that's interesting."

Chen Yiqiu was not surprised but happy.

Compared with Smeb in the LCK period, he can truly be called the world's number one top laner in S6 according to an official comment from another world.

The duel with peak Smeb gave him a long-lost sense of excitement.

"But Jinghao, no matter how good you are at laning, you're still not as good as me."

Observing the environment of the army line, Chen Yiqiu finally found an excellent opportunity at four minutes.

At this moment, a long-range soldier on the opposite side was just out of health. Chen Yiqiujies moved forward as usual, trying to make up for the remaining health in the soldier.

This is Chen Yiqiu's laning style all the time. The line of troops has always been extremely important. Especially when he gets a hero like Jace, it is even more unbearable.

Jace moved towards the lower side and was able to replenish the remaining health of the minion.

Smeb narrowed his eyes.

As expected, Jess entered the "danger zone" again this time. In a few waves of duels, the two of them would consume at least one wave of health and then rematch.

But this time it's different.

Because Sword Queen has the Q recovery effect, Jace's current state... is actually a little worse than Sword Queen.

And in this state, in this position, Jace has entered what Smeb considers to be the killing line.

Hmm... Players like Reaepr and Smeb think that the kill line is completely different from other top laners.

As for whether there will be a jungler on the opposite side... ROX is also fully prepared for this semi-final. At this moment, the top lane, the river, and even the triangle grass have spider wards. Unless the opposite jungler can fly, even if he touches W Eyes over the wall will also be seen on the way to the top, giving Smeb plenty of time to retreat.

"Yiqiu, facing me at my peak, you will be killed alone."

Song Jinghao murmured, and Sword Girl took the initiative to pull sideways as usual, seemingly wanting to use the line of soldiers to drain Jace's blood line.

Swish!

Without any warning, Smeb's Sword Lady suddenly turned around and used the Q skill, pointing directly at a flaw on Jace's side.

This wave of A found a flaw and successfully stuck to Jace. With Smeb's judgment and calculation of his own damage, position, and Jace's current health line status and position, he was 90% sure that he could kill alone!

Bang.

But at this moment, or 0.5 seconds before Sword Princess Q started, Chen Yiqiu's Jace had already flashed ahead of time.

That's right, direct cross-flash.

And it was still flashing in the opposite direction towards the parallel side and lower position of Sword Princess.

? ? !

Smeb was stunned.

is it necessary? !

Dodge my flaws? Did you see that I was going to kill you, or was it for some other reason?

But no matter what the reason is, direct flashing in this situation is completely unnecessary, and the position where Jace flashes is very strange. What does he want to do?

Chen Yiqiu's operation was so abnormal that Smeb couldn't tell the other party's intentions at all.

Sword Queen's Q failed. At this time, Smeb discovered that there were no minions in Jace's previous position. This wave of Q was empty and the cooldown could not be returned.

He was not in a hurry. He looked at Jace's flashing position and realized that the other party was about to run away, so he followed him decisively.

There was a bang.

Two voices sounded, and Sword Lady flashed and landed in front of Jace. Chen Yiqiu had already transformed into R, and with the help of a short acceleration, he moved diagonally to avoid Sword Lady's intention to break through.

At the same time, the E hammer suddenly struck out diagonally.

Instead of hammering the Sword Princess, he hammered at a melee soldier who had just arrived beside him.

Smeb: "?"

A mistake? !

Song Jinghao was stunned when he saw Jace knocking the soldier away diagonally downward with his hammer.

then…

Whoosh, whoosh!

In the field of vision of ROX, which was almost perfectly guarded against gank, Bengi's blind monk flashed in surprise, touched the W over the wall, and then fired a Q-day sound wave simultaneously, directly hitting the minion who was forcibly hammered by Jace near the triangle grass.

Then the second stage Q follows up and teleports directly to the upper route.

? ? ? ? ?

Smeb opened his mouth wide, confused for a moment.

There was only one thought in my mind.

I am super, can I still play like this? !

(End of this chapter)