The harsh LPL script sparks heated discussion: IG's life-or-death battle continues! Winning against TES is not enough; they still need two more wins.

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Yesterday, LPL held two matches in the quarterfinal stage of the top six, and both Phoenix teams won, continuing their miraculous run. After advancing to the top six, the LPL's competitive landscape changed once again.

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The cruel script sparks widespread discussion.

As we mentioned before, for IG and NIP, every match from the Knight's Path to the playoffs is a do-or-die battle. Losing means saying goodbye to the entire season.

IG's original goal was to reach the top six and at least secure a spot in the Regional Finals.

Yesterday, IG successfully achieved this goal by defeating TES, who ranked third in the regular season. Many viewers thought IG's Regional Finals spot was secure, but that is not the case.

Because IG's biggest rivals for the Regional Finals are actually NIP and LGD. They must ensure their total annual championship points are higher than both of these teams.

This highlights the harsh side of the LPL format: among the three dark horse teams, only one has a chance to qualify for Worlds.

Meanwhile, JDG and TES, who were eliminated yesterday, are guaranteed a chance in the Regional Finals. JDG is confirmed to enter the lower bracket, while TES still has a chance to enter the upper bracket (winning one match in the upper bracket qualifies for Worlds, while the lower bracket requires two wins).

WE also has a guaranteed spot in the Regional Finals. BLG has already qualified for Worlds early, and AL is also guaranteed. Only one top-six slot remains, and it depends on which of NIP, IG, and LGD can accumulate higher points.

The life-or-death battle for IG and NIP continues.

The core reason for such a cruel script is the huge point gap from the first two splits. Although JDG and TES are considered weak at this stage, their stronger performances in the first two splits earned them higher points.

IG, NIP, and LGD barely scored points in the first two splits. Even though the weight of those splits is low, the gap still exists, which is what fans find most regrettable.

Many viewers believe that teams in good form during the third split are more deserving of qualifying for Worlds. However, others argue that the results of the first two splits cannot be ignored, and the current point system is reasonable.

In summary, under this point system, IG's life-or-death battle continues. Even if IG defeats WE today, they cannot guarantee qualification, as NIP and LGD might end up with higher points.

IG fans can only sigh, 'It's too tough.' For IG to create a miracle, merely reaching the top four is not enough. They must defeat the winner of the NIP vs. LGD match in the next round to have a chance at Worlds.

Fans are eager to see a dark horse qualify for Worlds.

This year, the Phoenix Group teams have repeatedly disrupted the LPL landscape. NIP and IG even defeated teams like JDG and TES, bringing new hope to fans. Everyone wants such teams to qualify for Worlds.

Because teams like TES, which consistently underperform at Worlds, are not wanted by fans from a performance perspective. If they go, they'll likely just provide more comedic material.

But if a dark horse team goes to Worlds, everyone believes the outcome will be different. Dark horse teams are characterized by their fearless and aggressive playstyle. Unlike established teams that have been to Worlds many times, their edges haven't been worn down, and they don't become timid and fade into the background.

We can only hope that the strongest among NIP, LGD, and IG can represent LPL at Worlds, and that WE might also get a chance. We want to see if these young dark horse teams can show a completely different face.

As for IG, personally, I think they have already done quite well to get this far. From now on, losing is no loss and winning is a huge gain. They should play without any pressure, go all out, and aim for the best possible result.