For the next three days, Li Xu focused on training at the training ground, waiting for the arrival of the Intercontinental Tournament.
The Intercontinental Tournament was conducted in a regional format. Ever since Fist started hosting this tournament in 2017, the Intercontinental Tournament had become the third international tournament after the global finals and MSI.
However, compared to the global finals and MSI, the Intercontinental Tournament paled in comparison to the global finals and MSI.
Players and clubs were also complaining about the tournament format. The tournament schedule was too tight, and it was not as good as the Pro League. It would also affect the state of the Pro League later on.
This was especially true for the LPL and LCK divisions. The European and American divisions treated the Intercontinental Tournament as an entertainment tournament, and the LPL and LCK divisions were even more motivated for the Intercontinental Tournament.
It could not be helped, there were many haters in these two divisions. It was easy to fail in a BO1 match, and the Intercontinental Tournament was a competition between divisions. If a team accidentally failed in a crucial match, the haters would immediately shout "Come on!" and let them know the consequences of dragging the division down.
Two years ago, the LCK teams that failed in the Intercontinental Tournament were criticized badly in Korea. If they continued in the Pro League under such circumstances, their state would definitely be affected.
Under such a strenuous and unrewarding situation, after two intercontinental competitions, Fist began to have doubts about this competition. This year, the intercontinental competitions of several divisions were canceled, leaving only the Asian division and the European and American division.
There were already rumors that this might be the last Intercontinental Tournament.
Regardless, as the time approached, the atmosphere on the Internet gradually heated up.
Ever since the Intercontinental Tournament was held, the LPL had won the first two championships, and the LPL viewers naturally hoped that their division could continue their glory.
For LCK's viewers, this Intercontinental Championship held a special meaning. Not only was this the last Intercontinental Championship held, but it was also held in Korea.
The Korean viewers were very interested in this honor that LCK had never won before.
Of course, in the eyes of the LPL viewers, the only opponents in the Asian Tournament were the LCK teams. The LCK viewers were the same, and the teams from the other two divisions were completely ignored.
A few days before the tournament began, the viewers from both divisions began to discuss enthusiastically online.
The netizens in China were still as friendly and profound as ever.
"Good luck IG, kill SKT's 1557."
"I don't think LKC is that strong. All the teams were slaughtered by SKT, and they couldn't even win a small game."
"LCK is the strongest. The others are all trash. There's nothing to be afraid of."
"I'll say this. Other than SKT, LCK is just a bunch of rotten fish and shrimps."
"IG beat SKT with a 1557 in MSI. They were beaten by the other teams in the Summer League. It shows that the other LPL teams are still very strong. LCK is still being dominated by SKT. They don't have any energy at all."
"^ Are you sure IG didn't become a scammer?"
"You're the one who's f * cking become a fish. Your whole family has become a fish."
"What the f * ck? Tell me your name!"
"Madman Zu An, do you dare to fight me?"
"RNG and EDG didn't participate in this continental competition. The other teams don't have much experience. I'm still a little worried."
"Li Jiu is too strong. No one in LCK can match up to him. Will Brother Shy be able to handle him?"
"I'm talking about your mother. Other than being trained by the opposite team, when has my Daddy Shy ever been afraid of online battles? "
"It's too real. A Korean in LPL team C, a Chinese in LCK team C."
"Let's not talk about other things. If Xu Ge can lead four Koreans to victory, I'll boast until I explode."
"^ Are you looking down on me, Li Ge?"
"Guapi, just lie down and be done with it. Wait for me, SKT's only Li Ge, to take you flying."
"SKT is so strong. Let JD fight SKT. The other teams will be done after they win."
"F * ck you. Did JD offend you?"
… ….
Some were worried about their own teams.
Some were arrogant and supercilious.
Some were sarcastic, trying to incite hatred.
Some were saying that XX would definitely win and that they would eat sh * t if they lost.
There were also some fans who signed friendly agreements. They would temporarily stop fighting during the continental competition and come back to split the blame after the competition.
In an instant, the internet was very lively.
Of course, the Korean social media was not much better.
"Other than SKT, the other teams don't have much experience. GRF and DWG have never fought in an outside battle. KZ is famous for being an outsider. I think it's quite difficult."
"Big brother, be optimistic. At the critical moment, there will definitely be traitors who will help us."
"LPL's Korean reinforcements, it's time to be loyal to the country."
"Hehe! What if Li Xu betrays us? It'll be funny if SKT, the most stable team, suddenly breaks their leg. "
"Li Xu, it's time to reveal your identity as a spy. LPL is calling for you."
"Quick, Xu Ge, ask him to come out and say something."
Li Xu was reading the Korean netizens' discussions with great interest. He was a restless person and wanted to join in the fun.
Hence, Li Xu also joined in the fun. He posted a picture of a husky pretending to be a wolf and wrote:
Intercontinental competition, what should I do if I can't continue acting? I've been undercover for three years. If I don't reveal my identity, I'll win all the championships with SKT. But why hasn't my superior contacted me yet? When is he going to betray us?
"Hahaha! Li Xu is too much. "
"Young man, I'm your superior. There's no need to betray us, because I've already done so. 23333."
"Li Xu: Give me a chance. I didn't have a choice in the past, but now I want to be a good person."
"Otaku, you've also read 'Infernal Affairs'? Xu Ge, go tell the judge, see if he'll give you a chance. "
"I've never watched 'Infernal Affairs', I only know Brother Ding Qing."
"Li Xu, isn't it better to follow Brother Ding Qing? There's no need to work so hard for Section Chief Jiang, he should completely betray us. "
"On the eve of the big battle, SKT's top laner reveals his identity as a spy. Is it the awakening of conscience or a malicious plot?"
… ….
Li Xu's spoof expression immediately caused countless heated discussions, and the popularity of the discussion quickly climbed up the Korean web.
Kim Ji-hyun also replied, "Li Xu, you're finished. I'll be watching you all the time, let's see if you dare to act." Followed by an expression of holding a kitchen knife.
Li Jiu replied with a silly and meaningful smiley face.
Li Ge's account, which had not tweeted for half a year, also replied, "You're not really thinking of acting as me, are you?"
Players from other teams also heard the news and left comments below.
Deft: "???"
Tarzan: "???"
Although everyone knew that Li Xu was joking, they couldn't help but join in. For a moment, the atmosphere was very lively.
Riding on the momentum of the Intercontinental League, Li Xu's spoof post actually appeared in the top five of Naver's hot search list.
In the past two years, apart from Li Ge, this was the only time that a SKT player had appeared in the top five of Naver's hot search list. Of course, Li Xu had also appeared with the entire SKT team when they won the MSI championship.
Two years ago, Bang had also appeared in the top five of Naver's hot search list. However, due to his poor performance in the S7 finals, the netizens suspected that he had fixed the competition.
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