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The reorganization of the Wild Card Tournament is good news for all teams. Teams other than the top four have the opportunity to participate in the world rankings. For the top four teams, they can become teammates with their former opponents and fight for the country together. Something new and proud.
But there are more wolves and less meat, and where there is competition, there will be games.
Hu Nana deeply understood this truth. She had guessed it as early as when President Pi said that there was only one place for God of War.
"Nana, it's not that I'm partial to Xiao Zhang, that little bastard I don't want to see him again for a day. But he is currently ranked third in the world qigong master rankings. I originally planned to let him in this year's world championship. You won the world number one qigong master, but I didn't expect that you didn't even get the top three in the country this year, and you didn't have the chance to participate in the world championship at all."
Hu Nana interrupted the boss coldly, "Are you blaming me for not getting the trophy? You can see Xiao Zhang's usual attitude, his black sheep caused the whole team to panic, this state is the best change. The captain is useless!"
"Yes, yes, I know it's not your fault." The boss quickly coaxed. Hu Nana gave him an ultimatum just two days ago, saying that if she interfered with her decision again, she would quit the team.
Although he has always supported Xiao Zhang, Hu Nana is very popular, and she is the only female captain in the top eight teams. She is simply the sign of the God of War, the cash cow of the God of War, and she can't let her go without saying anything. He is still there. Thinking that after a while, everyone forgot about the female anchor of Xiao Zhang's night party, and then put up the CP banner of the golden boy and girl, and the attitude towards Hu Nana was extremely good.
"I admit that I didn't get the trophy, but Xiao Zhang's ranking in the world cannot be dropped. He is the highest ranked qigong master in our country in the world. The world's number one qigong master, King Wang, retired last year, and this year is his best qigong master. There is hope to climb to the first year. If he can reach the top of the Qigong Master World Rankings, that is the glory of Chinese e-sports. You are on the same team, and you are his captain, so what is it with Yourong?”
"Heh," Hu Nana pulled the corner of her mouth, "Boss, you may not like to hear what I said. He still wants to be No. 1 in the world just in this year's state? It's good to be able to stabilize the top ten, even if he goes abroad. Kasai is just causing trouble for others and embarrassing the God of War!"
"I know I know," the boss persuaded nicely, "Xiao Zhang is a bastard, arrogant, and arrogant, but who is capable who doesn't have a bit of a temper? Because of the previous female anchor, he has been popular for so long. This year is the first year of the Wild Card Tournament reform. All the top players from the top eight teams will participate. In all likelihood, they will win the championship. By then, Xiao Zhang will become the champion of the first Wild Card Tournament. , the reputation can be much better."
Hu Nana paced back and forth in the house, "Do you really think the wild card game is so easy to play? Even if there is no Korean team, the United States, Europe, and the increasingly powerful Japanese team in recent years are not opponents that can be defeated casually. In addition to the reorganization of the Wild Card Tournament this year, our country has selected the most powerful players from each team, and the same is true of other countries. There are even some players who do not often participate in the World Championship and even their information is difficult to obtain. This year's The wild card competition is bound to be full of dangers, and it will be difficult to walk, and I can't let Xiao Zhang hold back!"
"Nana!"
Seeing that the boss couldn't make sense, his attitude became tough, "As the captain, what kind of mentality do you have when you refuse to allow teammates who are better than you to play when the team has only one place? What do netizens think when it spreads out? What do your fans think? I am For your own good, letting Xiao Zhang fight can not only restore his reputation, but also gain a good reputation for you."
"As the captain of the God of War, you don't want to help the players, don't think about the team's reputation, but only think about yourself. Are you worthy of the God of War's cultivation of you and the trust of Captain Yao?"
Hu Nana was stuck in her throat and couldn't say anything.
She remembered what he said to herself when he took Yao team back to the hotel last time - you put all your attention on yourself, you have no sense of belonging to the God of War, the God of War is now brought out by you, you Consider it your home
The hand holding the phone could not stop shaking, Hu Nana closed her eyes and opened it again, calmly said, "Okay, I can let Xiao Zhang go to the wild card competition. However, you must restrain his words and deeds well, if he causes trouble again No, you must leave the God of War!"
The boss didn't expect her to make such a request, but in order for Xiao Zhang to participate in the wild card competition, in order for the God of War to train a world number one qigong master, he agreed without thinking, "Okay! I will definitely Give him a good lesson."
The call was hung up just like that. Hu Nana sat at the table and looked at herself in the mirror, who had been working all night for a long time, her skin was dark and yellow, her lips were bloodless, and she had to lean on her back because of shoulder and back pain.
Then, he smiled softly.
Shen Huai returned to the hotel with the team, and immediately checked the information.
The Wild Card Tournament serves the World Finals, and the reward for ranking is only to increase the number of places in the country where you are participating in the World Finals that year, and will not provide much help for the winning team in the World Championship.
In order not to put too much burden on the players to prepare for the next World Championship, we will try our best to decide the winner in the shortest time. Therefore, the wild card game adopts the BO3 random draw single-elimination system.
At the end of the three rounds, the loser is eliminated directly, and the winner draws the next opponent. Before the result of the draw, no one can predict the opponent for the next game, and the team that won the first place must be the team that has never lost once.
In addition, because the participating teams of the Wild Card Tournament are also the participating teams of the World Tournament, in order to maintain the ratings and unique status of the World Tournament, the Wild Card Tournament will not be broadcast live. After the end of the game, the results of the day will be announced, and the game video will not be released until the end of the World Championship.
Not only that, the wild card competition is divided into two halls, AB, and the two halls start at the same time, so even the audience and the contestants themselves may not be able to watch all the teams' games.
There are very few online videos about wild card games. Most of them are edited into a few minutes. . After all, for the audience, the World Championship is the highlight, and a wild card competition for a place is not really interesting.
Shen Huai didn't know much about the wild card competition before. The official confidentiality work was well done, and the results of the world championship were all settled. Who would care about the wild card competition
Song Xueyang saw that he had searched Baidu for a long time with no results, and asked, "Would you like to ask Guan team?"
Song Xueyang himself had never participated in the wild card tournament. He could tell a story or two about the characteristics of the well-known players in the World Championship, but it was really hard to say in the wild card tournament.
Shen Huai thought for a while, "Alright, I can also ask him who he plans to send to the wild card tournament. Who are you planning to bring in our team?"
There are two places for Fengyue, and Fengyue is almost certain to participate in the World Championships this year. There is no need to consider the issue of the players' world rankings. At the request of Chairman Pi, he will send the strongest players. In this case, Song Xueyang will naturally do his part.
As the captain, Shen Huai does not occupy the team quota, which means that Fengyue can choose another person to participate in the competition.
Song Xueyang looked at Shen Huai's eyes that seemed to have an answer, and said with a smile, "Why don't we talk together and see if we are thinking of the same person?"
"it is good."
"3, 2, 1..."
"Zhou Ning."
"Deputy Zhou."
The two looked at each other and smiled, Song Xueyang said, "Sure enough, we still have a tacit understanding."
Shen Huai smiled, "Actually, I originally wanted to choose Zhou Jing. Although she is a rookie, she has a good sense. Participating in the wild card competition can be tempered in advance and adapt to the play style of other national teams, which will be very helpful for participating in the World Championship in the future. Let Zhou Jing join the team, and vice-team Zhou will not have any objection, but…”
"But the white spell technique is very cooperative." Song Xueyang continued his words and continued, "This time the wild card competition teams sent all the great gods, it is difficult for everyone to put down their posture to cooperate with a newcomer, and Zhou Jing can only fast break now. The flow of play, it is very likely that it will not keep up with the offensive rhythm of the great gods and drag the team down."
Shen Huai was startled at first, and then smiled helplessly, "Is there anyone else in this world that you can't guess?"
Song Xueyang pulled the chair behind him and hugged him from behind, "Maybe there is, but I won't guess, I just need to guess your own mind."
Shen Huai found a comfortable position in his arms and let go of his strength, "I'm very worried, the top four teams will definitely send the most powerful players at the request of Chairman Hua. Teams that have not participated in the wild card competition will be extra special. Cherish this opportunity and send out players who are already popular and famous, but most of these players are in the damage profession, and I am afraid that in the end, the players reported by each team are damage."
Song Xueyang nodded, "Your concern is very reasonable, even if it's not for the sake of the team. Many ace players of the team have dedicated their entire careers to the team, and they deserve this opportunity."
"However, other countries will also send the most powerful players in this wild card tournament. We don't know how they selected the players yet, but I think since they are all great gods, the key to the decisive victory is..."
"Team cooperation." The two of them said in unison again.
"Yes, and the lineup. If the lineup is not suitable, it is too difficult to play."
Song Xueyang hugged him and didn't speak, because he knew that Shen Huai had already made a choice.
"Only if the Chinese team wins the first place in the wild card competition, WG can get a place in the world championship. The team was injured because of me. I must win the champion of the wild card competition myself."
That night, Shen Huai first called Chen Xi and the captain of the Thunder team to hear their thoughts on the selection of the team's wild card players. As expected, both Si Qianjin and Tao Lele were embarrassed to tell him that they had been rejected by the club. Arrange to be present in person.
Shen Huai wrote down his name on the paper and called Hu Nana again.
Hu Nana sincerely apologized to him, "Sorry Yushen, this is the club's decision, you can only take care of the wild card game."
Shen Huai wrote "Xiao Zhang (Qigong)" on the back of the God of War team, "It doesn't matter, I just want to win the Wild Card Championship. As long as Xiao Zhang can let go of his personal grievances, I will treat him equally."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Huai looked at the list on the paper, thought about it, and filled in the names of Jia Yunge and Liang Minghui after WG.
WG said that the team would not play, so the remaining two places are easy to guess.
He thought about it and called Guan He. There are many people who are qualified to play in Xiaolang, but there are only two places. The three swordsmen of Xiaolang alone are not enough, and he still has an idea in his heart.
"Team Guan, I want to ask who are you planning to bring to this year's Wild Card Tournament?"
There was silence for a while, and then there was a soft sound of closing the door. It was obvious that Guan He was just with his teammates, and it was not convenient for them to hear this.
Shen Huai thought that his phone call was just in time.
Guan He said in a deep voice, "Team Xiaolang can participate in the World Championships, and it won't involve the issue of world rankings. It's the same for everyone who plays, what are your thoughts on Yushen?"
Hearing what he said, Shen Huai was not polite, and said his thoughts directly, "I want Jin An."
Guan He understood after a little thought, "Do you want to play the chain bonus stream?"
"Yes, other countries in the wild card competition will also send elite players from each team. In such a short period of time, cooperation is very important. WG's chain bonus flow system is relatively complete, with low difficulty in getting started, and forming fast, no surprises, Vice Jia. Both the team and Huo Lao will play in person, there is only one mechanic, and I want Jin An to fill this vacancy."
Guan He hooked the corner of his mouth, "Although Yushen has no experience in leading a team, he is more thoughtful than the captain."
"Sorry, I haven't participated in the wild card tournament, and I don't understand a lot of things. If possible, I hope Team Guan can find time to teach me."
"Okay, I have the previously archived videos and materials of the players who participated in the wild card tournament. Although it may not be them this year, there is always a reference."
Shen Huai's eyes lit up, "Thank you, you've helped me a lot."
This time, only the Supper team and the dream team were left, and he received a message from Luo Lie just as he was thinking.
Luo Lie: Yushen, are you there? I want to talk to you about this year's wild card picks.
Shen Huai: Good
Luo Lie: I think each team will choose their own candidates without considering the lineup configuration. The Dream Team has just been established this year, and everyone will still have a chance when they are young. This time, whoever plays in the wild card competition is the same. After deliberation, we decided to ask you, what careers are currently lacking in the wild card team? We can fill in.
Shen Huai's heart warmed.
He naturally understands the mood that teams outside the semi-finals want their main players to play. They are more likely to get a good world ranking in the wild card competition, not to mention that the reorganization of the wild card competition was originally designed to allow these buried players to enter the field. on the world stage.
However, it would be great if someone who didn't need the opportunity could back down.
Shen Huai replied with a smile, "Then you can do it."
Rollie: ? ?
Luo Lie: Yushen, are you sure?
Luo Lie: I'm just an assassin, it's useless!
The last message was sent out less than a second before it was withdrawn by him.
Luo Lie: My assassin is not as good as yours. I'm afraid it will drag everyone down. Does the team need support? Our team has a nurse, although not as good as the big nurses of other teams, but the operation is OK...
Shen Huai knew that the nurse Luo Lie was talking about was still a little less hot.
Nurse seems to be the simplest of all the supports. It only needs to increase the blood solution state, but in fact, it has high requirements for mana control, healing amount calculation, and positioning. , The nanny who is infinitely cut by the enemy will disrupt the rhythm of the team.
Shen Huai: It doesn't matter, I'll find a way to help.
Song Xueyang had been by his side the whole time. Seeing him put down his phone, he asked, "Is everyone almost there?"
Shen Huai nodded, "There is still a lack of support, I want Sunny to come."
Sunny is the black magician of the Supper team. He just won the first place in the S6 season of magicians this year. He is an old support in the circle.
When they played with them before, the serene siblings sent by Fengyue, Sunny's black spell made Zhou Ning suffer a lot, if it wasn't for Zhou Jing's outstanding night vision ability, he rescued Zhou Ning by summoning the gods at the critical moment. , that scene was really hanging.
Song Xueyang heard it and said, "It's difficult."
Sunny is just an ordinary team member of Supper, and Captain Fan Hao has led the team diligently over the years, has paid a lot for Supper, and has never participated in the World Championship. This is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him.
The two were silent for a long time, Song Xueyang had his own thoughts, but Shen Huai didn't ask him, and he wouldn't say anything.
This is a dilemma. What he has to do is not to give advice, but to support Shen Huai unconditionally no matter what decision Shen Huai makes.
Shen Huai sat at the table thinking for an hour, Song Xueyang silently accompanied him without speaking.
In his opinion, Shen Huai is a person who is decisive and never sloppy in his actions. This time he will think about it for so long, which proves that he must be carrying on a very fierce ideological struggle in his heart.
"Forget it," he said suddenly, "The lineup is important, but the future of the players is also very important. In the first year of the Wild Card Tournament, it is a matter of course to have the person who has contributed the most to the team."
At first, he felt that Chairman Hua's request was not conducive to the selection of the wild card lineup. Now that he thinks about it, he understands the wisdom in it.
Song Xueyang showed a clear smile, Shen Huai asked, "Have you guessed it?"
Song Xueyang grabbed his hand and kissed it softly, "Be kind, tolerant, considerate, and understand everyone's feelings, this is you in my eyes."
Shen Huai blushed at what he said, and quickly changed the subject, "You are more experienced in dealing with these strange lineups. Help me think about how to arrange it better?"
"Okay," Song Xueyang said with a smile, "but before we think about it, it's time for us to go to bed."
Shen Huai stared at him for two seconds, this time his face was completely red.