Jiizuke continued to draw the next team. C9 was drawn. Due to the principle of avoidance in the same division, C9 could not be placed in Group D with TL. They were automatically placed in Group A to meet G2 and GRF.
The host of the Korean commentary had already exclaimed that the group of death had appeared. C9, the light of North America, had a very impressive record in the international competition. They were not favored every year, but they always broke through the group of death.
Two teams from last year's semi-finals were up against GRF, which had just entered the international competition. It was hard to say who would go and who would stay.
However, one thing was certain: no matter which team was placed in this group, they could basically book a return ticket in advance.
Due to the principle of avoidance in the same division, DWG and Europe's third seed, SPY, would not be placed in this group even if they made it out of the qualifiers. Therefore, no matter who was placed in this group, it was basically a dead end.
Choi Jung-yeon: "The netizens are still very concerned about LCK's situation. Do you think GRF has a high chance of making it out of Group A?"
Mata thought for a while. "I think there's still a good chance. C9's strength should still be a little weaker than those two teams."
Li Xu: "That's what they say every year. In the end, C9 makes it out of the group every year."
Choi Jung-yeon: "Then do you think C9 will make it out of the group? Who do you think won't make it out of the group, G2 or GRF? "
"I didn't say that."
Li Xu curled his lips. "A bunch of rotten fish and shrimps. It's not strange for anyone to go home."
Choi Jung-yeon was speechless. Looking at Li Xu, she suddenly felt a little tired.
It was reasonable, but could he not think of an excuse first? This was a live broadcast on SKT's official channel.
They had just offended DWG, and now Li Jiu had offended Griffin's fans with one sentence. With the three teams going to the international competition, Li Jiu would probably be overwhelmed by the fans of those two teams before he even reached Europe.
"Xu Ge is at it again. He's so weird. Brothers, get ready to protect him."
"Li Xu, did GRF offend you? A recognized strong team has become a rotten fish and shrimps? "
"Tsk tsk! Go and G2 and C9. Ask them to come out and match up. "
"My heart is tired. Brothers, continue to hit the protection screen."
"Forget it, brothers. I can't protect all of you. Li Xu is always causing trouble."
"Every time Li Xu gets high, the fans will tear him apart. It's so tiring."
"If Li Xu continues to do this, I'm afraid he will be banned before he can even fly out of the country."
"Brothers of the GRF, don't shoot. The actions of the players have nothing to do with the fans. SKT fans are innocent."
"If you have anything, go after Li Xu. Don't touch us fans and other contestants."
I'm actually not Li Xu's fan. Please don't look for me. "
… ….
Looking at the bullet screen, Choi Jung-yeon didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Looking at Li Xu helplessly, Choi Jung-yeon decided not to tell him the news. Otherwise, according to Li Xu's serious (narrow-minded) personality, he would probably argue with the fans in the live broadcast room.
Seeing Choi Jung-yeon looking at him, Li Xu asked with a smile, "What's wrong with being angry? Are the fans praising me crazily in the live broadcast room again? "
"Hehe! Let's see how the lots are drawn. "
Immediately after, LMS's second seed, HKA, was drawn to fill the gap in Group D and meet up with TL. The senior seemed to have a high chance of achieving his goal of breaking through the group stage.
After HKA, LPL's third seed, RNG, finally appeared. Due to the existence of PFX in Group B, RNG was automatically placed in Group C and competed with SKT and FNC for a place in the group stage.
"Wow ~ ~ ~ ~ this seems to be a bit difficult. RNG's bottom lane is really good."
As a veteran of RNG, Mata was very certain of RNG's strength.
Last year, RNG was really strong. From spring to summer, they were unbelievably strong. They won all the championships they could. Unfortunately, in the quarterfinals, when they faced G2, they suddenly lost their wits. It was as if they were bewitched. All kinds of mistakes ruined the game, and they were criticized until this year.
In fact, excluding the BO5 that ruined their reputation, objectively speaking, RNG's performance last year was not bad. However, eSports was like that. Everything was based on results.
One could imagine that if SKT did the same thing again this year, they would probably be criticized to the point of exploding on the spot.
Teddy: "They're the main bottom lane. Uzi is really strong. We'll have to fight them when the time comes."
Li Ge was calm. "As long as we play well, we'll definitely win."
Li Xu laughed. "We'll be the first in Group D."
"…"
Everyone looked at Li Xu strangely. Just a moment ago, he was singing a sad tune, and now he was talking about it?
Li Xu had just picked FNC and said to be careful. Now he was talking about RNG. It was obviously a death group, but he said it was a sure thing.
Li Xu's brain circuit had always been a mystery. The Guapi at the barbecue stall could not catch up.
Li Xu laughed. "Tai Min, you've been in LPL before. Do you know that EDG has an ancestral strategy for RNG?"
Clid hesitated for two seconds. "Level two catch?"
"That's right."
Li Xu patted Clid's shoulder. "When you're level two, go catch them at the bottom lane. They'll definitely be pushing. You don't have to worry about the top lane. I'll clear it easily."
"Li Xu, you better watch your mouth. Tsk tsk! You just offended DWG and GRF, and now you're starting an international team? "
"They've just reached Europe's G2 and North America's C9. Xu Ge is starting an international team."
"Is it okay to start an international team? 23333。”
"Level two catch. Although my factory did not participate in the international tournament, he has become SKT's tactical advisor?"
"Xu Ge's mouth can only be described in one word: arrogant."
"Tsk tsk! Starting an international team RNG? Does Li Xu still want to come back? "
"Li Xu, you've lost your nationality. I've already recorded it and sent it to China's Tieba."
"Come come come! Brothers, it's time to protect another wave. "
"Let me reiterate, the players' actions have nothing to do with the fans. If you want to criticize them, go find Li Xu. I've put his INS portal behind."
… ….
With the situation in Group C confirmed, the groups were also confirmed. As there were only two teams left, IG and GAM. Since FPX was in Group B, IG could only go to Group D.
The final groups were as follows:
Group A: G2, GRF, C9
Group B: FPX, JT, GAM
Group C: SKT, FNC, RNG
Group D: TL, HKA, IG
After the end of the qualifiers, the four teams that made it through the qualifiers would once again draw lots to join the four groups.
After the results of the draw were out, Li Xu did not want to watch the host's analysis. He stretched and said, "I'm a little hungry. Which one of you wants to eat? Let's go eat grilled fish. I've eaten grilled fish from Jeju Island before. It's delicious. "
Li Ge said, "I want to eat, but I don't feel like walking. Bring me some when you come back."
Li Xu curled his lips. "You're not coming with me because you don't want to treat me."
Li Xu gave him a death stare. Li Xu gave up. "Forget it. If you're not coming, I'll go by myself. Don't blame me if it gets cold when I bring it back."
Choi Jung-yeon hesitated for a while, but still kindly reminded him, "Be careful when you go out. Don't get attacked by GRF and DWG fans."
"…"
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