Chapter 161 World Championship Opening

The registration for the World Championship lasted for a week, confirming the list of contestants and submitting team information. Yu Mingxiang was responsible for all the behind-the-scenes work. Jiang Shaoyu still focused all his energy on daily training.

After this period of intensive training, most of the training software made by Qin Bo passed the tenth level. Even Qin Xueyao, who is very weak in shooting, has worked hard to pass the ninth level. When in good condition, he can even shoot headshots.

In fact, the ninth level is already a very high requirement.

However, the players of the national team did not dare to be careless and trained hard one by one, for fear that if they did not do well, they would be ordered to write a review by Coach Jiang. Everyone's awe and recognition of Jiang Shaoyu made daily training a "must complete task". Over time, the players' basic operations and reaction speed have improved significantly.

As Jiang Shaoyu said, a solid foundation will be reflected in the competition. The accumulation of these details often changes the outcome of a game.

In addition to the training in the team, the external practice matches have not fallen, and the frequency of two practice matches per week is still the same. The coaches of Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and other national teams would guess Jiang Shaoyu's lineup every practice match... Unfortunately, they never guessed right.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, the imperial capital entered winter.

With the first heavy snow since the beginning of winter in the imperial capital, the list of participating countries and groupings for the World Series was finally officially announced on the official website of the International Gun King League.

This year's World Series has 32 participating countries from all over the world, divided into 8 groups.

Groups A, B, C, and D are the upper half, and groups E, F, G, and H are the lower half.

The group stage adopts the common BO3 points system, the round-robin match within the group, and the winning map is used to settle the score, winning a map will earn 1 point, and the top 2 teams in the group will enter the next knockout stage.

The matchup rules for the top 16 are AB and CD in the upper half, and EF and GH in the lower half. The first place in the group plays the second place in the other group. The BO5 knockout system will determine the top 8.

The game of 8 into 4 is still divided into the upper and lower half.

It wasn't until the semi-finals that the teams from the top and bottom half would meet.

The quarterfinals of last year's World Series were divided into 8 groups according to the rules. The U.S. team, Australia, South Korea, and France are in Groups A-D in the upper half.

England, Germany, Italy, and Brazil are in Groups E~H in the bottom half.

The Huaguo team was placed in Group F. The opponents in the same group were the third-placed German team in last year's World Series, as well as the Canadian and Spanish teams in the top 16.

As soon as the group list came out, it immediately aroused heated discussions on the Internet.

"The overall strength of Group F is very strong. Germany was the third runner-up last year, and Canada and Spain also entered the round of 16 last year. It is a nightmare grouping."

"Will they treat the Huaguo team as cannon fodder for scoring points?"

"From the perspective of historical results, the Huaguo team is indeed the worst in the group."

"But we are the champions of the Asian Championships!"

"The Asian Championship is not worth mentioning in the eyes of European and American countries. The gunfight game is still relatively strong in the North American League and European League. In Asian countries, they only pay attention to South Korea."

"The only Asian country that has won trophies in the World Series in recent years is indeed South Korea!"

"I hope I won't be able to get out of the group stage this year, it's too embarrassing!"

In last year's World Series, the Huaguo team faced the United States and Italy in the group stage, and finally ranked third in the group and failed to qualify.

It is really shameful to be eliminated and returned to China after the first round of the group stage.

But this year, the performance of the national team led by Jiang Shaoyu in the Asian Championships has made many netizens regain their confidence. They are looking forward to the national team to create miracles again.

Of course, there are also many people who are not optimistic about the performance of the national team in the World Championship.

After all, the only thing that won the Asian Championships was the Korean youth training team, and the really powerful main players in South Korea did not go. It does not mean that the Huaguo team is better than the Korean team.

There are many strong teams in the World Series, and the qualifying situation of Group F is not optimistic.

In the conference room of the South Korean national team base, head coach Cha Renjun pointed to the group list and said with a smile: "Huaguo team is in the second half? It seems that this year's World Series will not meet them."

The assistant coach agreed: "Yes, the upper and lower half meet, unless it is the semifinals or the finals. With the level of the Huaguo team, it is uncertain whether they can qualify for the group stage?"

Someone echoed: "Group F must be Germany's No. 1. Another place is estimated to be created in Spain and Canada, not the Huaguo team."

Cha Renjun nodded and said, "This year, we are lucky. Mexico and New Zealand in the same group are not our opponents. Next, the tactical team will focus on the French team in Group D."

Everyone: "Understood!"

After the meeting, Cha Renjun frowned as he looked at the grouping table on the big screen. In the past, he would not pay attention to the grouping of Huaguo at all, but today, for some unknown reason, he saw the grouping of the Huaguo team for the first time after the list came down, which showed that he was still a little afraid of Jiang Shaoyu in his heart.

After the defeat in the Asian Championships, he asked the navy to lead the rhythm, and put all the blame on the former coach Han, making the public think that the South Korean team lost the game because the coach made a mistake in decision-making.

Coach Han was forced to resign, so he could take the position smoothly and become the new head coach of the national team.

At present, the Korean people are still very optimistic about the national team. Under the manipulation of public opinion, the defeat of the Asian Championships did not have any impact on the confidence of the people.

But Cha Injun was still a little uneasy. The Huaguo team is divided into the lower half, and hope that the teams in the lower half can stop Huaguo a little bit, and don't let them come out of the group.

Thinking of this, he made a phone call and said in a low voice: "Let the media reporters prepare, find a way to destroy the confidence of the Huaguo team, and let them go home as soon as possible after the first round of the group match."

At this time, in the conference room of the Huaguo National E-sports Base.

Everyone sat up straight and looked up at the grouping table on the big screen that Jiang Shaoyu put out.

Jiang Shaoyu said calmly: "Among the 4 teams in Group F, Germany was the third place last season, Canada was the sixth place, and Spain was the tenth place. However, Huaguo didn't even make it to the group stage last season, and the top 16 rankings were fundamental. Without our names, we would be at the bottom no matter how you look at it."

He glanced at the audience and said lightly: "However, historical achievements only represent the past, not the present. When we participated in the Asian Championships this year, we were also cannon fodder in everyone's eyes. The Japanese side treated us with perfunctory contempt. I'm sure everyone remembers it. But in the end, we won the championship."

This sentence lifted the spirits of the players sitting here - that's right! The Huaguo team in the past was really bad and looked down upon by others. But it's different now, the sixth national team has completely transformed!

Jiang Shaoyu pointed the laser pointer at the opponents in Group F and said: "We do not despise any opponent, but there is no need to be afraid of them. The coaching staff will hurry up and make some targeted tactics according to the styles of Germany, Spain and Canada. Arrangement. Everyone just needs to do what they need to do, remember every map and lineup we have practiced during this time, and then go all out."

He looked at everyone: "Do you have any confidence?"

The players clenched their fists and shouted in unison: "Be confident!"

Jiang Shaoyu nodded: "Very good. There is still a week to go. I will not arrange external practice matches this week to avoid leakage of tactics. We only do team practice, cheer up, and go to the training room to prepare."

After the meeting, everyone came to the training room together.

Hua Ran sat in front of the computer and worried: "The group stage is all European and North American teams? We haven't played against those teams at all this year. The Asian Championships and practice matches are all in Asia..."

Qin Xueyao said, "Trust Coach Jiang. He has detailed information on players from all over the world, and he will definitely make the best arrangements."

Hua Ran was relieved to hear this, and smiled: "It makes sense! I will do whatever the coach asks me to do!"

Mo Hantian also said seriously: "That's right. We don't need to worry about tactics and maps. It's enough to believe in God Wing."

Shi Xiaobin said: "Yes, with Coach Jiang here, we will definitely win."

Listening to everyone's discussion, Pei Feng slightly curved his mouth - before he knew it, Jiang Shaoyu had become the most prestigious national team coach and player of the national team in the past few years, and now he can admire him. He told everyone to go east, and no one dared to go west. The commemorative book given to him on his birthday has also become a "fan confession book".

This is Master's personal charm, isn't it? He is submissive with his strength.

In the next week, Jiang Shaoyu called several tactical consultants to the national team base to hold meetings every day to discuss tactics. Qin Bo was responsible for statistical analysis of the data of players from various countries. Anna, who is proficient in German and English, translates information on the Internet in various countries to find out the style characteristics of popular players and core players.

The tactical team had to hold meetings for several hours each time. Pei Feng looked at the busy figure of his master and did not dare to disturb him. At this time, it would be too stingy to worry about whether he liked it or not.

The World Championship is imminent, and Pei Feng's priorities are very clear. Master was discussing tactics with the coaches, and Pei Feng organized everyone to complete daily training and shared some daily tasks for Master.

It's fast approaching the end of November.

Yu Mingxiang arranged everything and officially set off with the national team.

Before the national team set off, another group photo was taken, and the official blog posted a message, saying: "The sixth national team will officially set off today, I hope everyone will be successful!"

As soon as the news was released, it was immediately forwarded and topped the hot search.

The sheer size of this national team made netizens drop their jaws.

The head coach Jiang Shaoyu, two assistant coaches, an assistant coach, and a data analyst, won't say more about them, and the members of the national team coaching staff cannot be absent.

But what happens when you bring a bunch of "tactical advisors"?

Coach Xu from BM, Coach Gu from JZ, Coach Zhu from SN...

Is Coach Jiang "collecting stamps"? All the coaches of the major teams are poached into the national team?

Also, the chef team also went abroad with them?

Many netizens left messages excitedly: "Come on! I look forward to your triumph! Come back with a trophy!"

"Coach Jiang is standing in the middle, and he is super lined up."

"I found that the national team's uniforms are pretty good-looking. Is there a similar style that I can buy?"

"For the next half month, I will set the alarm clock every day to watch the national team's game."

"I've never watched the World Series before, but this year I'll watch it all without landing. I believe that God Wing will not let us down!"

"I have already paid attention to the official live broadcast room. Looking forward to the Huaguo team to kill the European and American countries to qualify for the group!"

Of course, amid the cheers, there were also many black fans who commented on Jiang Shaoyu—

"The results haven't come out yet, but the pomp is getting bigger every time."

"With so many people traveling abroad, are they almost catching up with the tour group?"

"The national team's funding is burning."

"You have to bring a chef to play an e-sports game. It's hypocritical. Can't you eat foreign dishes?"

Jiang Shaoyu ignored these negative comments. It is normal to bring a chef and team doctor to go abroad for competitions. Many sports teams bring their own chefs and team doctors to avoid any problems with the players’ diet and health.

What should do if eat bad food and get a stomachache?

Halfway through the game, do you collectively suspend going to the toilet?

He wants to minimize all risks and ensure that the players can go to the game in the best condition, which is what he should do as a head coach.

It takes ten hours to travel by air from Imperial Capital International Airport to San Francisco Airport.

On the plane, Jiang Shaoyu looked at the white clouds outside the window, feeling complicated.

A few years ago, he suddenly differentiated into an Omega. He had an accident in the hospital. He was extremely aggressive and beat two passers-by Alpha who were close to him. He lost a lot of medical bills and lost his mobile phone. Later, due to family pressure and physical reasons, he had to announce his retirement and promised to no longer contact e-sports.

Life suddenly became a mess.

When he went abroad alone, his mood also fell to the bottom.

Later, I slowly accepted the fact that I was an Omega. I lived with Jiang Doudou abroad for 5 years. I thought this life would pass in such a bland way, but I didn't expect that I would be invited back to China to serve as the head coach of the national team.

He promised to return to China, in the final analysis, it was because he was unwilling.

I am not willing to leave e-sports completely, and I am not willing to watch the Hua Guo team being scolded every day.

now. On the same flight to San Francisco, he was no longer alone and in a completely different mood.

The large-scale national team players, coaching staff, and logistics team accompanied him on the expedition.

Whether the strongest legion representing the Huaguo Gun King E-sports can achieve good results in this World Championship is still unknown.

But Jiang Shaoyu believed that this trip, they would never return empty-handed.

He will definitely do his best to let the world see the changes and progress of the Huaguo team!