Chapter 247 SKT Champion Skin Preview, Chen Yiqiu: I Would Be Very Honored if I Could Enter the Bird's Nest

"That's right. If you want to maintain the number one spot, you must keep winning. I believe that Reaper players and SKT will continue to maintain their excellent record and status."

Jin Min calmed himself down and asked the last question with a smile: "Finally, I would like to ask you two, your record in this year's spring competition so far is still in a state of complete victory. Do you have the confidence? , continue to maintain it?”

"certainly."

"If we can, we will keep winning and not disappoint the fans who are looking forward to our victory."

Chen Yiqiu and Lee Sang Hyuk's decisive answers aroused the climax of applause at the scene.

In the following time, SKT did indeed do everything they said.

After the New Year, the spring competitions in major competition regions around the world can be said to have officially entered a white-hot stage.

On the LCK side, SKT still maintained its due dominance in the regular season after winning against LZ. Although the new jungler Peanut's style is sometimes incompatible with this SKT, it is obvious that this is still a team that belongs to SKT. version of.

At least they adapted faster than other teams in the same division.

From the end of January to the beginning of March, in addition to losing two small games, SKT won all BO3 games in the regular season. With points and a strong posture, SKT is already aiming for MSI, the grand event in the first half of this year.

In other divisions, LPLEDG showed a slight decline. EDG, which had lost its backbone, had already lost to RNG in the first half of the crucial season of S7.

RNG is as strong as ever. It is worth mentioning that in addition to EDG and RNG, the ancient giant WE, which was not noticed before, shined in this year's LPL Spring Split.

WE, which has gradually improved its team last year, used the poorest lineup to achieve results that are beyond cost-effective.

The bottom lane was once ridiculed as a handsome brother-in-law in Korea, but he broke out as a genius AD in the LPL. The jungler Kandi is even the top jungler. Coupled with the stable 957 in the top lane and Xiye in the mid lane, WE's momentum is almost On par with RNG.

This made countless ancient fans cry. Because the team has a deep foundation, WE is different from other teams. It has accumulated popularity at an extremely fast speed and has become the most eye-catching 'upstart team' in major competitions around the world this year.

The changes in other divisions are not too big. Teams such as G2, TSM, and C9 are still the dominant players in North America.

"So if we can play this year's MSI, I think besides RNG, WE is another opponent we need to pay attention to."

At the end of March, the LCK Spring Split regular season was coming to an end, and SKT almost failed to advance to the Spring Split Finals. Therefore, Kkoma listed WE as one of their major opponents in the first half of this year.

The word WE was written on the whiteboard.

"I have watched a few WE game videos. Overall, I feel that this team has no obvious weaknesses, but the performance of the players actually depends on their personal status... In other words, they may be better in the competition. Ups and downs?"

Lee Sang Hyuk sat on the sofa and expressed his feelings about WE.

"Their mid laner is not as strong as Xiang He. I think it may be our breakthrough in the competition."

Bae Junzhi agrees.

Chen Yiqiu next to him heard this and his eyelids jumped.

Although Xiye was nicknamed Sheila, it was a civil war. If I remember correctly, it was a foreign war. This B was not good at all.

Especially when facing Faker, in terms of personal ability and performance, he is definitely as fierce as a tiger in foreign battles.

This is in stark contrast to Xiye and his good gay friend Ming Kai.

"We should pay more attention to Xiye and not be careless. In addition, RNG and Europe and the United States must also pay attention. There are many strong teams in MSI this year. If we want to prove our dominance in the new season in international competitions, we have to work harder."

"Yiqiu is right."

Kkoma nodded in agreement: "Of course, we can't forget our opponents in the division. Judging from the points status of this year's spring split so far, I think LZ will still have a high probability of becoming our final opponent in this year's spring finals. "

"So, everyone, it's up to you whether you can win the first championship of the year."

"Don't let us study MSI's opponents here, but in the end we won't even be able to go to MSI..."

"Hahaha, no, no, no."

"LZ, they have made progress, but we are not weak either."

"Coach, you are worrying too much. I am already studying the horror game at Yiqiu's house."

Everyone in SKT laughed out loud.

In their eyes, LZ is not fully developed yet at least, and its real strength will come in this year's Summer Split and the S Split.

"Okay, let's start training..."

Kkoma clapped his hands and prepared to go out to get a glass of water.

But just after taking a few steps, he suddenly remembered something and looked back at everyone: "Tonight the official will release the original preview of our champion skin. Don't forget to promote it on their respective social media."

"Wow, it's finally here."

"My champion skin, woohoo."

"Can you please hurry up? We're almost halfway through the S7 game, and the champion skin hasn't come out yet. The efficiency of Riot is really too low."

When everyone heard the sound, they immediately started discussing, no longer interested in training.

After defeating LZ last time, I went back to the base and saw the original image of the first version of the champion skin. They were not very satisfied. They communicated with Riot several times, and finally, under Chen Yiqiu’s strong suggestion, they made a version that everyone liked. Original skin image.

Now that Riot Games has accelerated its progress, it is expected that SKT’s third set of championship skins will be available for pre-sale when MSI begins or ends.

Now that the spring playoffs are about to begin, the original image is released to build up the hype.

"Okay, let's train first and watch tonight."

Kkoma's tone was smiling. His improved eye skin has also been repaired, and he is now in a very good mood.

"Okay, okay, brothers, move!"

"Come on, come on, let's make an appointment with LZ for a training match. Wanghu, you go and make an appointment."

"ah?"

"Ah what, hurry up."

"All right……"

Little Peanut muttered in a low mood.

"What’s wrong with you?"

Chen Yiqiu asked curiously.

"Brother...when can I get the champion skin?"

Little Peanut looked at Chen Yiqiu eagerly.

Chen Yiqiu was stunned and said happily: "Hurry up, let's get your first set of championship skins in October this year."

"You said it, you can't go back on it!"

Wanghu is such a fool. As soon as he heard what Chen Yiqiu said, he immediately cheered up and started actively backstabbing his former brothers, and frantically provoking LZ into a fight.

…

Eight o'clock in the evening.

SKT official media and Twitter officially announced the original skin images of their S6 global championship. There are six sets of original skin images, namely: SKT Reaper, SKT Bengi, SKT Faker, SKT Bang, SKT Wolf, SKT Blank, and A set of eye skins, SKT Kkoma.

Among them, it is different from the other world. In the other world, the S6 version of the SKT champion skin is quite colorful, but in this world, because of Chen Yiqiu's suggestion, the skin has been changed to a slightly ink style. smell.

It just fits this year's new black and white team uniforms of SKT.

Chen Yiqiu's Jace skin is the more special among the five. Because of his Chinese identity, Riot Games is very willing to "leave traffic" to the LPL region with the largest number of players.

Therefore, Chen Yiqiu's skin has the same style as SKT, but a lot of ancient Chinese elements are added to the details.

For example, even if the giant cannon he is holding turns into a dragon-patterned firecracker carved with auspicious animals, the shape is a bit like a halberd. Chen Yiqiu has seen the special effects of the first version. The long cannon is not so much a cannon as it is similar to a sword. If you are angry, there will be an ink dragon pattern appearing at the position where the skill is released, highlighting a person who wants to make money.

Several other people were inspired by him and made many detailed designs of their own.

For this reason, Riot officials have been arguing with SKT a lot.

Because none of the champion skins they made before were so laborious. Some of SKT's requirements were too demanding, which made them very reluctant.

But because they wanted to amplify Chen Yiqiu's Chinese identity as much as possible in order to set off a trend in the Chinese competition area with the largest number of players, they really spent a lot of money this time.

And when the original pictures of these skins were released for the first time, they immediately aroused heated discussions around the world.

The Chinese competition area is particularly lively.

[I am super, what a handsome dragon! Or an ink dragon? ! 】

[Is this year’s champion skin so fast? Didn’t we have to wait until July or later? 】

[The gold content of the Triple Crown! 】

[No, Chen Sheng’s original picture is a bit explosive. Isn’t this ink style Chinese style? 】

[Why does Reaper use Chinese style? He is an LCK player! 】

[Don’t be embarrassed, Chen Sheng is not Chinese? 】

[It’s over, I originally hated Chen Sheng, but when I saw this skin, I had to buy it no matter how much I hated it. 】

[Is this the first time this kind of skin appears in history? If you don’t buy it, you are not Chinese! 】

[Laughing, Fist made a good plan. Since Reaper won’t come back, then I’ll let his skin come back! 】

【6! 】

The fans in the LPL competition area reacted very enthusiastically to the new skins, especially Chen Yiqiu's skin. In actual practice, the official posted the original picture of this set of skins on the League of Legends client the next day and gave a big picture recommendation. .

This is not because the official has 'forgiven' Chen Yiqiu, but the better this skin sells, it may increase the popularity and vitality in the country this year.

In short, for the sake of the competition area, no matter how dissatisfied Chen Yiqiu's original decision was, they had to do this.

…

"Come on, let's have a casual chat. Let's take a quick photo here. It will be over soon."

The next day.

SKT has an off day.

Everyone finished training in the training room in the morning, and by noon, Riot Games had sent a filming team, mainly to shoot a documentary about the Spring Split.

Everyone in SKT put on their team uniforms, sat down one by one, and then chatted as if nothing happened.

They had experienced this kind of shooting many times, so they acted very calmly.

But when Riot Games personnel were just about to start shooting, they knelt down and took a look, and suddenly noticed something was wrong: "Well..."

"What's wrong?"

Kkoma next to him saw this and came over to ask.

"That... position is wrong, blocking it."

The Riot photographer said something cryptic and pointed to the seats of SKT people in front of them.

Kkoma followed and looked over, then his face darkened.

It turned out that Blank's chair was blocking the way between Faker and Chen Yiqiu, covering most of their heads.

Even if you block one, why don't you block two?

Immediately, Kkoma waved his hand impatiently, and a staff member immediately ran up to him, and when Blank looked confused, he and his chair were pulled to the edge of the camera.

? ? ? ?

"Hahaha."

When Pei Junzhi saw this, he couldn't hold back and almost laughed out loud.

"It's too much."

"Brother Shanjiu...it's so miserable."

Little Peanut, who was next to Chen Yiqiu, turned his chair and felt that he finally understood the meaning of "carrying the person and chair down together".

It turns out that weak people even breathe wrong.

Xiao Hei also blushed a little and quickly apologized to Li Sang Hyuk and Chen Yi Qiu.

"Let's get started."

Kkoma urged impatiently, and the recording officially started here.

After five minutes, the staff gave an OK gesture.

"OK, that's it. Everyone is free to move around. Then... Yiqiu, come with me."

Kkoma came over and greeted Chen Yiqiu.

Chen Yiqiu stood up in confusion: "Coach, what's the matter?"

"It's like this. The director here wants to film you alone. It's mainly about some issues related to this year's S7 World Championship... This is what Riot has requested, and you also know... this is the situation now."

Kkoma explained briefly.

Chen Yiqiu understood it as soon as he heard this.

The so-called individual interview should be what Riot Games and LPL strongly requested, mainly because they want to gain some popularity. If SKT really wins the Bird's Nest championship again this year, then Chen Yiqiu may bring a lot of popularity to LPL even if he is not in LPL.

It's the same as S6 winning the championship, everyone wants to continue to win.

And this is also good for Chen Yiqiu. Opportunities similar to last year's "Legend in Prosperity" are not available to just anyone.

After he won the championship last year, his reputation in the LPL and around the world has grown by leaps and bounds. The contribution of the documentary "Legend in Rise" is not low.

"Okay, let's go."

Chen Yiqiu sorted out his things and followed everyone to the next door.

He sat in front of a computer, first logged into his account, and acted as if he was training for an interview.

"What do you think of this year's World Championship?"

The off-camera director asks questions.

Chen Yiqiu thought for a while and said: "This is undoubtedly the most grand World Championship in history."

"S7 will be held entirely in your country, and you are currently 'serving' in the LCK (South Korea) division. Do you have anything to say about this?"

"I think competition knows no national boundaries. Just like our country's table tennis team, there have been many great players, and some of them have been hired by excellent teams around the world. This may be the charm of competitive sports."

"Are you confident about this year's World Championship?"

"At the moment, I think our team is in good shape, so I'm relatively confident... However, it's still far from the S-game, so I can only say that it depends on the status then."

Chen Yiqiu didn't finish his words.

"What about you? If you could really enter the Bird's Nest this year, how would you feel?"

The main event is here.

Chen Yiqiu paused and said loudly: "I will be very excited and honored. As our country's international sports center, the Bird's Nest has always been a stage that every Chinese athlete dreams of, and I am no exception."