Chapter 308 - Big Earthquake During the Transfer Period
On November 11, the first day of the transfer period, EDG was the first to drop a bomb.

Top laner Flandre, jungler MingKai, mid laner Pawn, and ADC Mr. Dai were all disconnected.

The implementation of the salary cap system not only had a great impact on IG, but EDG also could not afford the salaries of many top-paid players.

EDG fans were completely stunned.

Although they are reluctant, the departure of the top, middle and bottom three players has become inevitable.

There is still Scout in the mid lane, and his performance in the summer season is also very good.

but……

Why did Mingkai run away?
Although he did not perform well in the S6 World Championship, he was taught a lesson by Peanut's forehand and backhand.

Then you don’t really have to go home and raise pigs, right? ?
Four of the five players have run away. Do we have to rebuild around Meiko?
Meiko, who was still a relatively unknown rookie last year, is now supporting EDG? ?
However, before they could react, EDG released another piece of news.

New jungler ClearLove7 is online!

Youth player Iboy is officially connected!

Top laner Mouse is officially connected!

Although EDG's method of diverting attention seemed to be copied from IG's at the beginning of the year, it did successfully help EDG get through half of the painful period of lineup replacement.

At least EDG fans felt that the sky that had already collapsed seemed to have been repaired a little.

Following closely behind was the news about RNG.

The top and support players from South Korea left the team. Looper returned to his country and is missing. Mata is preparing to return to his country and is said to be in contact with the LCK team.

The players added were Letme, who had been training in the secondary league for a year, and...

"After active and friendly communication and negotiation with the players, we are pleased to announce that starting today, S6 champion support player Ming (Shi Senming) has officially joined the League of Legends division of RNG E-sports Club and will serve as the team's support player and will continue to work hand in hand with the team.

On the road ahead, we will walk together, full of enthusiasm, overcoming all obstacles, accompanied by the stars, building dreams, and moving forward towards our dreams. Chasing the light, meeting it, and following the light, there is infinite hope ahead!
RNG-Ming is officially connected!!!"

Compared to the shock caused by Shi Senming joining RNG, almost no one paid attention to the news of Letme's return.

The announcement of the roster of signings released by RNG first broke the defense of IG fans who were still immersed in the joy of IG's second consecutive championship.

"No, why is my house gone?!"

"It's been less than half a month since we won the championship, and you're already running away?"

"No buddy, I'm still waiting for IG to win three consecutive championships??"

"Wow, is the salary cap such a big deal? Even the principal can't handle it?"

"No, where is Yuan Shen? I just want to know if Yuan Shen is still here?"

IG’s official Weibo account was attacked.

The staff members were replying anxiously, but IG seemed to be competing to see who could hold their breath longest and had no intention of announcing the final roster.

It wasn't until November 11th that a piece of news was released.

"Today is the 17th birthday of TheShy, and the entire IG club sends his best wishes~~ The days we meet are always short, and we have spent a long time together, but today, the IG five-man team will separate.

After active and friendly communication and negotiation with the players, JackeyLove (Yu Wenbo) and Ming (Shi Senming) officially left the team. We wish them a comfortable life in the new team. IG will always be your home and you are welcome to come back at any time.

JackeyLove's birthday is in seven days. He is allergic to seafood and prefers spicy food to rabbit heads. He often goes to Haidilao alone at six in the morning... I hope you can take good care of him @TES Club. "

The news of the two leaving the team once again detonated the LPL like a depth bomb.

As the most famous team in LPL and the number one team in history, IG's every move is followed by millions of fans.

However, there was no news of the top, mid and jungle players leaving the team, which gave IG fans some comfort.

At this time, all five IG players were selected into the LPL's annual best team, Yuan Shen was once again selected as the annual MVP, and news of him being named the most popular player of the year also came out.

There was a sudden uproar under IG's official Weibo account.

Some congratulated IG on their achievement, some questioned why Jack and Xiao Ming were let go, and some asked whether the remaining three would stay on the team.

Gradually, fans' comments became unified, asking when IG would announce the final list.

Seeing famous players being picked up by other clubs one by one, ten of the twelve LPL teams have announced their rosters, but IG is still holding its breath...

It’s true that the major investors in LPL have wielded big sticks and have indeed recruited many potential players.

In addition to the veteran strong teams such as RNG, WE, EDG, the most noteworthy teams are TES and JDG.

TES bought MaRin from LGD, introduced Karsa from neighboring FW, and added Knight and Jack from PDD. The overall lineup is not bad.

JDG, on the other hand, bought Imp from LGD, and combined it with its original lineup of Zoom, Cild, Yagao, Lvmao, etc., it also has good competitiveness.

Among the twelve LPL teams, in addition to IG, FPX bought Gimgoon and also got Tian from PDD. Together with the original mid laner Doinb, they only lack the bottom lane duo to form a promising team in the future.

Although LGD has not released the roster, no one is paying attention to them anymore.

MaRin left the team, GODV left the team, Imp left the team, Hirano Aya chose to retire, LGD sent away the golden generation of players and has completely become a bottom-ranked team.

……

At this moment, Yuan Shen is still considering the candidates for the new round of teammates.

As a shareholder of IG, Principal Wang gave the right to select IG personnel to Yuan Shen.

In addition to the retained contracts of the top, mid and jungle players, the bottom lane duo still has a total salary space of 600 million.

Of course, this is just following the official salary limit of 4000 million. Principal Wang’s intention is to look for one around 1000 million.

TheShy and Rookie were both paid 1000 million, but Rookie also has an additional commercial contract as compensation.

"Lin Weixiang, Liu Qingsong, Han Jin, Wang Liuyi..."

Looking at the list of contestants given by Yuan Shen, Su Xiaoluo couldn't help but be stunned.

Among these people, except Sima Laozei who may be a little more expensive, the others are very cheap players.

Even the old thief Sima's annual salary does not exceed two million.

In other words, even if all four of these people were signed, the salary space of eight million would be more than enough.

"Jack received a two-year offer of 21 million from TES, and Xiao Ming also went to RNG. The absence of the bottom lane duo is a big loss for us. If we want to compete for the championship, I think we still have to find some famous players. For example, I think Xiao Duan from VG is good..."

Su Xiaoluo glanced at Yuan Shen and suggested.

"Xiao Duan? You can contact them too. This year's version has high requirements for the bottom lane, so you should really consider it. You can ask these people to come for tryouts and try to get them in before the All-Star Game."

Yuan Shen shrugged.

In fact, whether it is the combination of Lin Weixiang and Liu Qingsong, or Sima Laozei and Baolan, they are definitely enough in S7.

The big earthquake in LPL did not cause him any psychological fluctuations.

Even if there are many talented players, they cannot pose a threat to him without the baptism of major competitions.

……

What concerns him is what is happening in LCK.

The number of teams in LCK is smaller than that in LPL, and there are only a few that are capable of forming a galaxy battleship.

After the KeSPA Cup, all five players of ROX left the team, and were divided up by LZ and KT, which was quite similar to the feeling of the ten members of Samsung when they were together like a ball of fire, and apart like a sky full of stars.

KT took jungler Score as the core, poached Smeb and Kuro from ROX, and formed a new galaxy battleship with Mata, Pawn, and Deft who returned from LPL.

The emerging LZ team poached the remaining three players from ROX, with Peaunt, Pray, and Groilla as the core, plus two new players, BDD and Khan.

As for SKT, the team that Yuan Shen has been paying attention to, there has not been much movement. Bengi left the team and two new players, Huni and Cuzz, were introduced. The overall level has not fluctuated much.

It was not until the last day of the transfer period that IG announced the final lineup.

“It is an honor to welcome Han Jin (SMLZ) to join the IG family after formal discussions and communication with the players!
After two and a half years of professional experience, Smlz will bring his experience and talent as a professional player to this top LPL team - IG Smlz has connected!
He is very familiar with this battlefield, and Smlz will not stop fighting. I believe that Smlz's joining can inject new vitality into IG, and a bright future awaits us! "

"After friendly communication and negotiation between the two parties, free agent player Wang Liuyi (Magen) has joined IG from today and will join us in the 2017 season. Magen has rich experience in the game, stable laning and strong awareness.

I believe that the addition of Magen will inject new vitality into IG, and a bright future awaits us!"

The release of two consecutive announcements, plus the news that Ning was promoted from the second team to the first team as a substitute jungler, completely bombarded the entire LPL.

Then, IG's roster was announced. "Coach: Lee Jung-hyun Pooh Man Du
Manager: Su Xiaoluo
Top laner: Kang Seung-rok TheShy
Jungler: YuanShenYuanShen
Jungler: Gao Zhenning Ning
Mid: Song Yijin Rookie
ADC: Han Jin SMLZ
Support: Wang Liuyi Magen. "

Sima Laozei, who has not yet proven himself in his career, together with an unknown support, make up the IG2017 lineup.

When the long list was announced, the comments exploded instantly.

"As long as the top, mid and jungle are still there, it doesn't matter who is in the bottom lane."

"Why did Jack and Xiao Ming leave...really."

"Riot implemented the salary cap system to destroy LPL. IG could have won three consecutive championships with the original team!"

"The current IG feels much weaker than last year. I hope this year's World Championship will be a top, mid and jungle version. If it's a bottom lane version, IG will be in trouble!"

"Fumanduo is all smiles. A champion support in S3 and a coach who won two championships in a row. If he returns to LCK, he will be worshipped!"

……

IG's new lineup caused a sensation.

In comparison, the roster announced by FPX is not that eye-catching.

Apart from Gimgoon and Doinb, the others, whether Tian or Lin Weixiang and Liu Qingsong who transferred from Dong Xiaosa, are not very famous.

The transfer period is over and the next thing to be held is the German Cup.

This year's All-Star Game is only two days away from the German Cup, so it is almost impossible to participate in both games at the same time.

As the most well-known player, Yuan Shen almost crushed all other junglers and successfully qualified for this All-Star Game.

The teammates in the other four positions are top laner Flandre, mid laner Rookie, and bottom laner Uzi and Meiko.

As for the choice of substitutes, the audience had a heated argument.

In the end, it was decided to let Mingkai go.

After all, with an extra jungler, Yuan Shen can also play as a top laner in some cases.

As the only dual-position S-level champion, a man who has received the highest honors in both the top and jungle positions, simply playing jungle seems like a waste of resources.

The LPL All-Star contestants have been announced, and the lists for other regions have also been announced one after another.

The European division is led by the Mage Xpeke, top laner Soaz, jungler Jankos, and bottom laner ReKKles and Mithy are all familiar faces.

The North American division is led by Bjergsen, with top laner Damu, jungler Kakao, and bottom laners DoubleLift and Aphromoo.

As for LCK, it sent out the classic all-star combination of Smeb, Peaunt, Faker, Bang and CoreJJ.

On November 11, Yuan Shen boarded a plane to Barcelona with his All-Star teammates.

All the contestants were acquaintances, and they talked and laughed along the way, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

When we arrived in Barcelona, ​​there was less than a week left until the start of the All-Star Game.

During this period, when fans outside saw this scene, they no longer had the heart to fight internally.

The All-Star voting results have been finalized, and they are even more excited about this LPL galaxy battleship!
Counting from the S5 MSI, LPL has won five world championships in a row.

This does not include the Chinese team winning the Olympics.

If they win the All-Star Game again this time, it will be their sixth consecutive championship!
Moreover, unlike the World Championship, although the All-Star event is more entertaining in nature, because the players are selected from various teams, it can better represent the overall strength of the LPL to a certain extent.

LCK audiences have high hopes for this All-Star Game.

This is the last fig leaf!

Last year, they were the champions of the LPL quarterfinals and the runner-up of the LCK round of 16 and quarterfinals.

This year's LPL quarterfinals champion and LCK round of 16 semifinals runner-up.

Although LCK's results are better than last year, its overall results in the world championships in the past two years are still crushed by LPL.

Even the total number of world championship titles, which it is so proud of, is on par with LPL.

If LMS is included, there is even one less.

Today's LCK audience can only console themselves by saying that IG won the championship with the help of Korean players and that IG has won four Chinese and three Korean players in the past two years.

It has to be said that this year's LPL team is indeed a true dream lineup. Ordinary teams, even Principal Wang, probably can't afford these six players at their peak!
The ID alone is enough to scare away a lot of people!
Outside audiences and major commentators have already started making various predictions!
At the same time, the LPL six-man team that has arrived in Barcelona has begun running-in training.

During this week, the players must get into good working order, otherwise there may be an awkward situation where they are a bunch of shit when together and a sky full of stars when apart.

League of Legends has never been a competitive sport where the five strongest players can win by gathering together.

Teamwork and tacit understanding among team members are also crucial!
Fortunately, these five people are all top players, so there are no major problems with their skills. They have also worked together in the Olympics and last year's All-Star Game. Although the running-in process has been bumpy, the progress is very gratifying.

With this kind of hard training, a week passed by like a flash.

After a week of running-in, no one knows how terrifying the strength of this LPL representative team will be...

All domestic audiences are waiting with great attention.

I hope this LPL team can win another world championship trophy for the LPL region.

In addition to the five teams from the four major regions, the All-Star Game also includes participation from three other regions: Turkey TCL, Southeast Asia GPL, and Brazil CBLOL.

The competition lasts for a total of five days. The top four will be decided in a single BO1 format on the first two days. There will also be a Solo match on the second day, and a BO3 on the third day, until the BO5 final on the fourth day.

On the last day, there will be a series of entertainment competitions such as clone competition and infinite brawl.

The championship competition between regions is what the audience is most concerned about.

This day has attracted a lot of attention both at home and abroad. As the last international event of the year, many people are looking forward to the LPL team, which has a lineup that was completely impossible before.
In the first two days, there were six games every day.

The LPL team's first game was against the North American team.

As a result, in this first game, the LPL team showed unparalleled dominance. None of the five players in the team were weak, and their online strength crushed their opponents. Yuan Shen was like a fish in water in the jungle, and he suppressed Kakao without much operation.

Rookie also ruthlessly attacked his big brother. After getting the upper hand in the lane, he cooperated with Yuan Shen to invade the jungle area crazily, which made Kakao so angry that he kept typing question marks on the public screen.

After a week of training, which is not a long time, the individual strength of the players of the LPL team are at their peak. They rely entirely on combat intuition and experience instinct, and their tacit understanding exceeds that of most LPL teams.

The same situation applies to the following schedule.

With his teammates online helpless, Yuan Shen has been doing whatever he wants in the jungle, using all kinds of fancy tricks to easily crush his opponents.

Because his fighting style was so bloody and unrestrained, foreign audiences even called it "Satan is coming".

Two days later, the LPL team advanced to the semi-finals as the top team in Group A.

The final four All-Stars are:
Group A: LPL team, LMS team

Group B: LCK representative team, Southeast Asia GPL representative team!
The next day's Solo competition championship was successfully won by Uzi because Yuan Shen did not participate.

On the third day, the semi-finals began.

Facing Taiwan again, the LPL team still showed its terrifying strength. Karsa has gone to TES to prepare for the German Cup. The one participating in the All-Star this time is AHQ jungler mountain, also known as Dashan.

Unlike the BO1 in the group stage, the teams in the LMS region were very poor in both BO3 and BO5.

The LPL team won 2-0, ending the LMS All-Stars journey!
On the same day, the winner of Group B was also decided. As expected, the LCK team easily defeated the Southeast Asian team and advanced to the All-Star Finals.

So far, this year's intense All-Star Finals is still a battle between China and South Korea, which is not unexpected.

The country is jubilant. The performance of this LPL team in the international competitions in the past few days has given them too many surprises.
LPL viewers are not too worried about the finals.

Especially IG fans, they are full of confidence in Yuan Shen and Rookie.

Which of these players on the opposing team has not been bullied by IG?

CoreJJ, who suffered the least beating, was also beaten badly by Yuan Shen in the Olympics and group matches.

Not to mention Faker, who has been defeated by Rookie three times in a row.

If the LPL team loses the All-Stars, it can only mean one thing.

My teammates are too bad, the stains are not good...

(End of this chapter)