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Chapter 83: Lao K is a surrenderist!

Blue Lotus, the owner of both TES and JDG, was also paying attention to this match.

For Blue Lotus, Di Wu crushed Toothpaste in the last round. Even if they don't win this round, as long as Di Wu performs well in this BO5, they will blindly pursue Di Wu in the Summer Split.

Blue Lotus exhaled a smoke ring and smiled coldly. He wasn't worried at all that LGD wouldn't sell. He had already inquired about Di Wu's contract; it was a one-year contract for this year, and he would be a free agent next year.

If you don't sell him during the summer season, you won't even have a transfer fee next year.

Do you think a small company like LGD can compete with JD.com?

"Let me see, how's the quality?"

On the large screen in the venue, both sides had entered the first business plan (BP) session, which was similar to what Di Wu had considered.

As the team with the highest priority in the regular season, IG naturally chose the blue side.

The first three picks from both sides seemed to be targeted at each other. However, the target of IG, the blue side, was not Diwu, who completely countered GAP in the previous round. Instead, they banned Trundle, Jarvan IV, and Graves.

Three bans on junglers!

LGD, on the other hand, banned Varus, Lucian, and Kalista.

It looks like they banned three ADCs, but that's not actually the case. IG can flex in all three lanes with Lucian. As for Kalista...
Flandre didn't want to be pricked by TheShy's long-range attacks, and
Looking at the entire Spring Split, TheShy's Kalista ban rate was almost 100%.

"IG! Didn't they ban any mid laners?"

Miller pursed his lips tightly. Is this the confidence that comes from having a champion mid laner?
Furthermore, Di Wu's stunning LeBlanc pick in the last round doesn't need to be banned at all, because Rookie can choose it himself!
"Ding!"

IG first locked in Aphelios, who was left outside. In this version, the purple side has taken on a lot of ADC bans, which has raised the priority of bot lane picks.

Aphelios remains the best late-game carry choice!

"Is that so? Then TheShy is going to build tank items?"

When Di Wu saw this Aphelios pick, he probably understood IG's draft strategy. This time, TheShy might be playing Ornn.
Moreover, IG knows that LGD won't actively pick Ornn. If TheShy picks something else, it would be very difficult for them to get a top laner to spin the top laner.

With both teams fielding top-tier top laners, counter-picking is the only advantage the purple side has.

"Let's get Miss Fortune and Leona!"

Mai Zijian prioritized stability and chose to protect his own duo.

This means that the choice of mid laner is still given back to Rookie.

Rookie lowered his head slightly in thought. There are Zoe, Syndra, and LeBlanc outside!
These are all very strong choices. I've roughly looked at Di Wu's champion pool. If I pick Syndra first, he'll most likely use LeBlanc to counter me.

Neither of them prioritizes Zoe as a champion, and Rookie and Leyan's mid-jungle synergy isn't as high as Kanavi and Yagao's.

Moreover, this team doesn't need Leyan to pick Graves to invade and fight around Graves.

"A seductress!"

Rookie hesitated for only a moment before deciding to take his signature champion, which was also his championship skin!

"Ding!"

The moment IG's LeBlanc locked down on the second floor, the entire audience erupted in cheers.

Di Wu from next door also witnessed for the first time what it meant for IG to have conquered such a vast territory! What it meant to be the first year of IG's rise to power!
Rookie smiled slightly. "Gnik? I've been wearing these underwear of hers since I was a kid."

Whether it's the battle over chickens or the battle over underwear, I won't lose!

IG then locked in Lee Sin as their third pick for jungle.

"Wanghu, I have to be the third pick, you have to sacrifice yourself!"

Di Wu unusually spoke up and took the initiative to request priority for his BP (Browser/Programmer) role.

After all, his opponent was Rookie's LeBlanc, so he had to show some sincerity.

Little Peanut nodded: "It's okay, I'm not afraid!"

Even if IG bans him five times, he can still find heroes to play! That's the hero pool of the older generation of players.

"Ding!" LGD made their third pick and, without any hesitation, immediately pulled out Lissandra.

"Lissandra?" The commentator, LauK, was instantly lost in memories the moment he saw this Lissandra pick.

Last year, back in OMG, Di Wu's Lissandra
i7 technology development disaster!

Although I admit I played a bit poorly in that game, Di Wu's Lissandra isn't exactly a champion he's very skilled with, is it?
The scenes from the past were still vivid in his mind, and Lao K couldn't help but frown.

"Huh? Not as good as Sylas! I feel like in this kind of matchup, you have to use your signature hero!"

Even if Sylas has a tough laning phase, you still have to use the champions you're good at, right?
The two people next to him didn't dare to speak, they just silently nodded in agreement with Lao K.

The two sides quickly entered the second round of the ban/pick phase. IG chose to continue banning Peanut's jungle, and also banned Rek'Sai, which counters Lee Sin, as well as Elise.

LGD banned support champions like Braum and Taric, who can dodge Miss Fortune's ultimate.

Furthermore, they secured the Sejuani jungler position on the fourth floor, leaving the final counter pick for Flandre.

"Ding!"

IG's last two picks seemed to be pre-planned, instantly locking in Morgana, who counters Lissandra, and Ornn, the top lane frontliner and initiator.

Flandre was given the final option, and Wheat Tip still gave her the greatest freedom of choice.

There are many other top lane options available, and they're all pretty much on par with champions like Ornn, plus they have a kryptonite pick!
LGD's fifth pick Killua immediately picked Vladimir for Flandre. LGD needed someone to provide late-game support, and picking Vladimir to counter Ornn was a good choice, which also suited Flandre's signature champion.

"Hmm, crocodiles are actually pretty good!"

Di Wu thought for a moment and realized that IG's lineup was clearly designed to play a late-game carry Aphelios, with Rookie just playing around.

In the late game, Miss Fortune is definitely not as good as Aphelios; it's better to focus on the early to mid-game to establish momentum.

"Yeah, crocodile! I think crocodile would be a good choice too!"

"Ding!"

Lock the alligator lock on the fifth floor of LGD!
The crowd erupted in uproar; clearly, everyone was somewhat disappointed that Flandre hadn't brought out the vampire.

LGD's lineup also drew criticism from LaoK: "A crocodile? Then there's basically no late-game potential! The offensive pressure will be immense!"

With both sides' picks and bans locked, the director didn't immediately cut to a wide shot, but instead gave Di Wu a close-up.

???

Uh... what is this?!
Director, what are you doing?! Are you trying to lead my Gnik brother to make a mistake?!

As if sensing something, Di Wu focused his gaze on the camera, slightly raised his left hand, and his right hand seemed to reach out to pull on the sleeve of his left hand first.
“Ehhhh!?”

"Hey! Adi! No way, this mid laner can't roll up his sleeves!"

There have been thousands of negative comments about him on Weibo already, please stop! We can't afford to mess with this mid laner!
If the enemy attacks, my Gangjia Army will definitely be the first to surrender on the spot! Don't even think about rolling up your sleeves, there's no one behind you!
???

Guan Zeyuan and Miller next to him were also dumbfounded. Wait, why does the official commentary booth seem a bit chaotic today?
It's one thing for the director to guide the contestants to make mistakes, and it's another for Di Wu to be so direct, but is Lao K really going to be this blunt?

However, in the video, Di Wu is simply scratching an itchy spot on his left arm.
"Oh? Gnik! Spider-Sense!"

"Is this the anti-gank awareness of top mid laners in the new era?"

However, the official live chat has already exploded.

"A feint!? Spider-Sense, Parker's itching for a beating!!!"

"That damn director is disgusting! He's so wicked, trying to seduce our Zihan into making a mistake!"

"Hahahaha, it's confirmed! Lao K is a surrenderist!"

"It's okay, G-God, fly with confidence. Take responsibility if anything happens!!"

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(End of this chapter)