LOL: I'm in the LPL, that's my fight!

Chapter 98 Terrifying Performance and the Post-Match Wave!

"EDE's third high ground has been breached, and a continuous stream of super minions are pouring in simultaneously."

"With a kill ratio of 17 to 1, the economic difference between the two sides has now reached 16,000!"

"TSG is still not in a hurry. With their planes and artillery at their disposal, they can slowly chip away at the towers and deplete the blue team's heroes' health."

"7-0-7, just one more kill to go for a godlike streak, will TSG try to help the Corki?"

"The turret tower is almost gone, EDE has no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it. Ashe's ultimate attack was met with a quick, nimble turn from the plane's face—"

The tree was bound by W, but it was instantly cleansed by Purge.

"That's it, the level and equipment difference between the two sides is too great!"

"Wow, Tahm Kench even devoured the support, and the blue team couldn't even kill Thresh."

"The super minion has knocked out the front teeth, the tree is dead, and the two carries have fallen as well."

"Well then, let's congratulate TSG!"

"21:1!"

"With absolute strength, they secured their first victory in the LSPL league."

"At the same time, they continue their undefeated record since the City Championship."

"That's incredible!"

From the second half onwards, the two commentators' praises never ceased.

"In his first match on the LSPL stage, Crush changed his playstyle from the City League of Legends era and carried the whole game with his extremely perfect individual skills."

"Who can argue with that? Everyone initially thought Crush's steady playstyle in professional matches was because ranked games are different from professional leagues, and he personally preferred strategic tactics. Little did they know that when they started fighting—"

That's a bit too much.

I didn't say anything more after the 11th.

If we continue, we'll offend people.

With a kill ratio of 21 to 1, it was as if EDE was being slaughtered like pigs. The mid-lane Twisted Fate even managed a 0-7 kill, almost feeding the enemy team.

The gap between the two teams, especially the difference in strength in the mid lane, is so significant that it needs no further embellishment.

on site.

The cameraman's lens focused on the TSG players' bench, and after sweeping over the four "Sand Soldiers" who were beaming with excitement, the director immediately asked the camera to focus on Crush.

Fu Shiyan was naturally aware of the photographer's sudden approach.

The moment the camera zoomed in on their faces, the LSPL staff didn't have high expectations—most esports players are still young, and it's hard not to feel stage fright when faced with such close-up shots.

Being able to wave to the audience and say "Hello everyone" already qualifies someone as an extrovert.

But no one expected that the young man would suddenly smile brightly the moment the camera was pointed at his face.

He raised his right hand, bringing his index and middle fingers together, and neatly made a signature gesture of Yuki Jaden.

"We won!"

The LSPL Spring Split opener ended in a frenzy.

The stadium lights shone brightly on the stage, and the cheers from the audience had not yet completely subsided.

However, due to the tight schedule, the organizers did not arrange post-match interviews during the regular season. The outcome was decided, the cameras were taken off, and the teams for the next match were already waiting backstage.

After finishing the match, the TSG team did not linger.

-

Fu Shiyan led his team through the players' tunnel to an inconspicuous corner in the backcourt.

There stood seven or eight longtime fans holding banners; they were staunch supporters of the "See You Later" campaign who had been with the team since the City Championship era.

"Wuhu, Dayun Brother is awesome!"

"It's a pity there wasn't a clean sheet."

"Those guys in the group who couldn't make it to the event are so regretful."

"I never expected that Brother Dayun was so good at shooting down planes."

"We made a deal, okay? If we keep winning and make it into the LPL, I'll come and support you then."

Each fan wrote a comment, expressing their joy at their team's first victory.

Fu Shiyan smiled and answered each question one by one, "You should ask Zhy about why we couldn't shut out the team. He gave away the team's only kill."

"Ahem—As for whether masturbation is powerful or not, we have female comrades here, so we can't talk nonsense."

"Make it into the LPL? Wasn't that agreed on during the live stream? I'll remember you. If you don't show up for the first LPL match, I'll bury you in the ground on Weibo."

"Hahaha!"

"Is it possible that Ye Xi was the one who asked that question just now?"

"Don't be shy. Ren Yexi is beautiful, has a sweet voice, and is also a little rich. With your physique, Brother Dayun, if you don't want to work hard, just say so, and we'll guarantee you a feast right away."

Loud laughter erupted again from the crowd.

During the training sessions at the "Never Say Goodbye" internet cafe, these wealthy fans, who frequently spent thousands or tens of thousands of yuan on in-game purchases and often showed up in public, became quite familiar with the players.

Some harmless jokes just come out of his mouth.

Although Li Rui and the others couldn't do what Fu Shiyan did, they still gave each of them a high-five, chatted for a bit, and took a couple of simple photos together.

After the phone flash went off, the group picked up their peripheral bags and got into the club's van without looking back.

The car started, its turn signals blending into the midday sunlight, and sped back to the base.

However, the ripples caused by today's match have only just begun to spread to the outside world.

Forums, live streams, and post-match analysis posts are all quietly surging like undercurrents.

Let's fight it out!

Did you watch the LSPL Spring Split opening match? 21:1, EDE got completely dominated by the new LSPL team!

[As the title suggests: I just finished watching the replay. TSG came up from the City Championship, and they crushed EDE in their first LSPL match. The kill score was 21:1, and they were 16,000 gold behind. EDE only managed to kill one of their opponents when their inhibitor turret was destroyed by super minions?]

[Speaking of EDE, they have a top laner like AJ who played in S5, and they're touted as the strongest team in LSPL this year, a reserve for LPL, right?]

[First floor comment: Damn it, if I hadn't looked at the title carefully, I would have thought EDG got thrashed 21-1. LSPL, what's so interesting about a secondary league?]

[Second floor bench: Hey, you know what, I've been following TSG since they were still an internet cafe team, and they're really strong.]

[It's mainly because of the mid-laner, Yun Ge. After defeating Dopa, he consistently held the top spot in the Chinese server, which showed he's got real skills.]

The key issue isn't that; the issue is that TSG is a pretty good team. Everyone is still figuring things out for the new season, and they just pulled out a top lane Tahm Kench and a mid lane Corki—can you believe it?

What?! Tahm Kench is playing top lane? Isn't he supposed to be support?

[And what's with the plane going mid lane? All I remember is Riot changed their passive; now it deals half magic damage.]

[For those who want to discuss this further, please watch the video!]

Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap!

Is TSG's mid laner really that strong?

[Although there's been a lot of criticism about EDG's poor performance in international competitions, their second team is definitely not bad, yet they got beaten like this.]

[I've checked, the other lanes are fine, but the mid lane is a huge gap; Twisted Fate is completely crushed in lane.]

[Leaving the house at full health, only to be reduced to a third of health in a single encounter—who can withstand that?]

[Hilarious! EDE's coach will probably have to write a lengthy self-criticism after the match. 21-1, I couldn't even score that much against bots.]

[A rational analysis reveals that TSG's macro play is incredibly strong. Their minion waves are always synchronized, grinding down towers until you're completely frustrated. The top laner Tahm Kench devouring the support in that play left me speechless; he couldn't even kill Thresh.]

[What kind of rational analysis are you offering upstairs? This is pure stomping of noobs.]

Besides the aforementioned posts focusing on performance, some technical posts noting TSG's lineup selection have also gradually gained popularity.

Does TSG's top lane Tahm Kench + mid lane Corki composition expose LPL's outdated understanding of the current meta?

[Let me start with a bold statement: In my opinion, TSG's understanding of the current meta is even stronger than those incompetent LPL teams. A Tahm Kench top lane + Corki mid lane setup allows them to both protect their lane and poke effectively. In the late game, Corki's rapid-fire cannons can chip away at towers, while Tahm Kench's ability to devour enemies is unstoppable. In contrast, EDE is still using outdated compositions like Maokai and Ashe, getting kited to death.]

EDE is backed by EDG, which speaks for itself, right?

Don't believe me? Look at LPL's first match yesterday. People are still playing champions like Fiora, Tristana, Viktor, and Azir. They get beaten by LCK every year at Worlds.

Operations failed. And what happened? TSG, a new LSPL team, performed explosively. Did those LPL coaches not understand the meta, or were they simply unable to copy successful strategies?

Stop yelling, stop yelling, the LPL coaching staff is ordering takeout.

Do LPL coaches even consider the current meta?

Do LPL teams have a coach position?

[The truth is harsh. Last year at Worlds, LGD stubbornly let Mordekaiser through, and EDG, clinging to their dual-carry strategy, got thoroughly outplayed by SKT. Now, even a team from a city tournament can come up with something new, while those so-called strong teams in the LPL are still using the same tactics from a year ago.]

[Tahm Kench top lane has actually been a pick in the Korean server before, but no one dared to pick it in matches. TSG really doesn't play by the rules.]

[Looking forward to TSG joining the LPL? I'm just afraid they'll be assimilated, learn the LPL's "rubbish-filled macro" and become idiots.]

[Stop jinxing it upstairs, there's still a gap between LSPL and LPL. But Crush is definitely got something, his mechanics are amazing.]

[A master of skill? A top-ranked solo queue player on the Chinese server says, "What's so bad about us being tortured by all sorts of tricks?"]

[Haha, everyone in this thread is talented! I didn't understand before why Dayun didn't choose an LPL team and instead stayed with TSG, but now I get it.]

Why go to the LPL? Is it to be a slave to those so-called seniors, or to listen to those coaches whose ranks aren't even as high as Yanzu's (a reference to a famous Chinese comedian) and give them motivational speeches?

[Exactly, staying with TSG is great. The four players are obedient, and although their skills are a bit lacking, their execution is top-notch. Not to mention, the boss is rich and easy to work with.]

Speaking of this, I heard from someone in the industry that the TSG boss directly gave Dayun Brother (a nickname for a certain individual) original shares.

[Damn, TSG definitely has to stay. There's a reason why Dayun played so hard with four support players, why he focused on teaching macro play in the City Championship, and why he's actively setting the pace in LSPL.]

Of course, working for someone else feels completely different from striving for your own success.

[Keep bragging, just keep bragging. An LSPL team and a random player who's just entered the professional scene and dominates in ranked games are being touted as the hope of the region.]

[Tahm Kench and Corki are just two champions, right? These tactical geniuses are making such a big deal out of it. You guys don't actually believe a secondary league team has a better game understanding than an LPL team, do you?]

There are those who praise TSG, and those who use TSG's performance to mock the LPL. Of course, many people believe that TSG has some strength, but dominating the secondary league doesn't prove anything.

However, only on the second day.

When faced with 2144's quick-learning top lane Tahm Kench pick, TSG swiftly countered with a perfect top lane Quinn.

The online sentiment has shifted again.