The summer tournament is not as important as IG thinks.

Because with IG's current points, it is already ironclad to enter the playoffs!

But the IG crowd is still in full swing during the competition, and the training matches are continuous.

Of course.

In this regard, all teams that have a chance to make the playoffs are actually the same.

Every strong team is looking to become stronger, develop more playing styles, and compete for the only three positions!

In such a situation, even IG is at risk of overturning from time to time.

Especially in the 8th week.

Once again against FPX.

It's almost a battle between the first and second places in points!

In the first two games, the two sides fought to a 1:1 draw.

The third game.

FPX had a great advantage in the early stage, especially Olaf Xiaotian, whose record once came to 5-0!

Everyone thought that IG was going to lose to FPX again.

It was against this backdrop that The Shy stepped up!

With a vampire in one hand, the big dragon pit opened the group perfectly, the damage was full, and it exploded instantly, forcing IG to play a perfect team battle with a wave of one for five!

Bounty heads, dragons, defense towers, and wild area resources are harvested in a wave, directly turning the situation into an advantage!

Subsequently, other people in IG also began to exert their strengths and continuously expand their advantages.

At the 31st minute, he successfully pushed off the FPX base and won the BO3.

And the end of this game.

It also basically means that the team with the first LPL points is determined.

After all, the other teams have a lot of points differences, and it's a bit unrealistic to try to catch up.

Further back.

After the week of the game, the situation of the entire LPL has gradually become clear.

Until August 18, the last regular season game is over.

Eight teams, standing out in the entire LPL!

IG！ FPX！ JDG！ LNG！ TES！ EDG！ RNG！ And the last SN!

These eight teams will fight in the playoffs to determine the final S Race spot!

The teams that didn't make the playoffs had their longest vacation of the year.

But.

Haven't waited for the playoffs to start yet.

Some news about the S race was officially announced in advance.

On the evening of August 20th, IG, the base.

"Damn, play in Europe this year?"

Ning Wang swiped his mobile phone, and a sudden sound broke the silence in the training room.

"Europe?" Not far away, Ah Shui was the first to react, and his eyes widened: "Where is Europe?" England or France? ”

"No," King Ning shook his head: "It's to fight in Germany first, then go to Spain, and finally go to France." ”

Hearing this, everyone looked at each other.

How can this process be so familiar?

Oh, come to think of it, last year's MSI, wasn't it the same, first in Germany, and then in France, but this year there was one more Spain.

"Hiss" Ah Shui inhaled: "I remember that the most famous thing in Spain is not the paella?" ”

"I guess," Rookie said uncertainly, "Anyway, when I think of Spain, the first thing that comes to my mind is paella, what's wrong?" ”

As soon as he finished speaking, he reacted, and suddenly realized 'oh', and said with a smile: "It's okay, you can watch us eat when the time comes~"

"Damn, chicken, you can't learn well!"

"What's the matter, you have to blame Lao Lu for this, he started his head."

"Makes sense, Brother Shen."

"Fuck off."

"Okay."

At this time, Lu Shen was busy.

Yes, while the rest of his teammates were resting, he was busy.

As for what to be busy with. Phone calls, of course!

According to Ah Shui and others, you can smell the sour smell of love from afar!

Regarding this point, Rookie is actually similar, sprinkling a wave of dog food from time to time to feed Ah Shui and the others.

Time passed again.

August 22nd.

The playoffs are underway.

The first game is EDG vs. SN.

In the face of EDG's reorganized strong lineup, SN was powerless to resist and was taken away 3:1, and SMLZ once again stopped in the playoffs.

But a turn of the head, in the second game.

EDG was unexpectedly taken down by BLG.

In the third game, RNG defeated LNG 3:1 and TES 3:1.

Immediately afterwards, FPX defeated BLG 3:1, and then won RNG 3:1.

In the end, it will still be FPX and IG teams that will meet in the playoff finals.

A whole LPL biological chain is vividly displayed!

And under the gaze of countless spectators, a bloody final BO5 unfolded again.

The two sides are simply eight immortals crossing the sea, each showing their magical powers, fighting back and forth, and the ornamentation is full!

Ultimately.

In the fifth game, FPX showed amazing resilience and team coordination, and dragged on to 45 minutes to force IG down in a wave of team battles and win the victory!

At this point, IG's record of consecutive championships has been broken!

The reaction across the web has been quite strong!

However, it is not an exaggeration.

After all, someone didn't play.

Yes, this summer duel, Lu Shen was absent.

As for the reason. In the past few days, he has gone back to his hometown to deal with some necessary things, so he is not present.

And as we all know, IG with or without 'C God' on the field is completely two teams!

Therefore, the reaction of fans to the summer final defeat of IG this time is not particularly large.

In addition, it is worth mentioning that in fact, who wins and loses in this game does not affect them to get tickets for the S game.

After all, according to the rules, in addition to the summer finals, the team with the highest number of points will also directly participate in the World Championship as the second seed.

So in this game, the two sides are simply competing for the LPL summer championship, not the world championship.

A day later.

The qualifying tournament, also known as the bubble tournament, begins.

RNG won the last ticket by winning the two teams of JDG and TES.

So far.

The quota of the LPL S9 World Championship has been completely confirmed!

No. 1 seed: FPX!

Second seed: IG!

Third seed: RNG!

It's at the Foshan International Sports Culture and Performing Arts Center.

A mighty departure ceremony began, and the members of the three teams all put on their robes and embarked on the journey in the passionate preaching.

And after the end of this expedition ceremony.

Online.

From Tieba to Xiaopo Station, to Weibo and other platforms, all of them have set off a terrifying frenzy!

"It's coming, it's coming! It's the strongest year for LPL again~! ”

"Don't say it, it's really the strongest year, IG+FPX, I don't even know how to lose!"

"I just want to pray that these two don't meet together in advance, and we'll see you in the final! Whoever wins! ”

"No, don't milk, this hasn't started yet, you're already thinking about the finals?! Don't be too outrageous, okay! ”

"Indeed, it's still the same sentence, first question, then question, last question!"

“.”

Of course.

It's not just LPL.

The list of teams participating in the S competition in the rest of the divisions has also been confirmed.

LCK：SKT、GRF、DWG！

EU：G2、FNC

NA：TL、C9

At first glance, it's all old acquaintances!

Thank you for the tips and tickets!

(End of chapter)