The next morning, all RNG members gathered in the conference room. The MSI championship trophy was placed in the most prominent position on the wall of honor, shining brightly, reminding them of the glory they had achieved not long ago.

However, Coach Heart's expression was extremely serious, and he was not immersed in the joy of the past at all.

"It's great to be the MSI champion. Each of you played very well, and you are the pride of LPL." Heart first gave affirmation, and then changed the subject, his tone became solemn, "But, from today on, forget it."

The relaxed expressions on the team members' faces instantly disappeared and they sat up straight.

"There's a saying in the e-sports circle, called the 'MSI Champion Curse'." Heart's eyes swept over everyone, "Many teams that won the MSI championship would decline in form or even crash in the following summer season and S season. Why? Because they became the target of research by all teams, because they would unconsciously relax a little. And we must not become the next one."

He turned on the projection, and the logos of several other strong LPL teams appeared on the screen - EDG, TES, FPX, JDG...

"When we were on vacation, they were not. When we were celebrating, they were training like crazy, reviewing every game of our MSI, studying each of our operating habits and tactical thinking." Heart's voice was sonorous and powerful. "The summer season will be ten times more difficult than the spring season! We are no longer facing challengers, but defenders. Every game is a tough battle! What is our goal?"

"S-League champions!" the players shouted in unison, the fire in their eyes ignited again.

"Very good!" Heart nodded with satisfaction. "Forget the glory of MSI and reset your mindset. From today on, we are a team that will start anew and fight for a ticket to the S-League! The summer season has begun!"

……

The curtain of the LPL Summer Season has officially opened. As the new champion of MSI, RNG's opening game was scheduled in prime time, and the opponent was Top Esports (TES), which has top mid laner Knight and talented ADC JackeyLove.

The attention to this game is unprecedented, and everyone wants to see whether RNG can continue their dominance in the world arena to the LPL.

In the commentary booth, the golden combination of Wawa, Miller and Rita appeared again.

"Welcome everyone back to the LPL Summer Season! Today's opening match is the focus of everyone's attention!" Wawa's voice is full of passion. "On one side is the MSI champion RNG who just returned with honors, and on the other side is the Galaxy Battleship TES who regrouped during the offseason and vowed to take revenge!"

Miller also nodded and said, "That's right. After TES's defeat in the spring season, they must have been holding back their energy during this offseason. They will definitely be 200% prepared to face RNG. This game will definitely be a clash of the two!"

Rita looked at the makeup photos of the RNG players on the big screen, especially Lin Feng's confident and calm face, and a smile appeared unconsciously at the corner of her mouth. But she quickly adjusted her mood and analyzed in a professional tone: "RNG needs to be vigilant about the impact of version changes and the state adjustment after the high-intensity MSI game. The advantage of TES lies in their momentum and targeted preparation. Especially the mid laner Knight, his duel with Xiaohu will be the key to this game."

The BP of the first game begins.

TES was on the blue side and immediately banned Jayce and Ornn, who played well at MSI, while RNG banned Draven and Zoe, who were good at TES.

The two sides exchanged blows and the final lineup was determined:
RNG: Top laner Gwen, jungler Viego, mid laner Leblanc, ADC Aphelios, support Thresh.

TES: Top laner Weapon, jungler Xin Zhao, mid laner Akali, ADC Xayah, support Rakan.

"Both teams have very capable lineups!" Miller analyzed. "RNG's lineup is more inclined towards teamfighting and late-game harvesting, while TES's lineup is more focused on forcing and advancing!"

When the game started, everyone thought that RNG would show suppression from the laning phase just like they did in MSI.

However, TES is clearly more prepared.

Jungler Karsa's Viego was invaded crazily by TES jungler Tian in the jungle, disrupting the rhythm. In the middle lane, Knight's Akali operated smoothly, putting great pressure on Xiaohu's Leblanc, and even completed a thrilling solo kill after level 6!

"Solo kill! Knight's Akali solo killed Xiaohu's Leblanc! TES's mid and jungle are in such hot form today!" Wawa exclaimed.

Rita, who was sitting in the commentary booth, felt her heart tighten and her palms were slightly sweaty. She could see that RNG's situation was getting worse.

Although Lin Feng in the top lane suppressed the Master Yi with his personal ability, TES's strategy was very clear - avoid the top lane and focus on the middle and bottom lanes.

TES's mid, jungle and support worked together to attack Uzi's Aphelios. Although Ming's Thresh tried his best to protect him, facing the strong opening of Xayah and Rakan and the advance of Akali and Xin Zhao, Uzi's development space was severely squeezed.

Twenty minutes later, TES took down the Baron and their economic lead reached seven thousand.

RNG's lineup has fallen into a huge disadvantage before it even started to show its strength.

"RNG... played a bit chaotically," Rita looked at the screen and tried to analyze in an objective tone, "TES's tactics were very decisive in executing, not giving Uzi any chance to develop. Now RNG lacks a point to deal with Knight's Akali, so teamfights are very difficult to win."

Although she tried to stay calm, Miller, her partner of many years, still noticed something strange but did not point it out.

In the end, 28 minutes into the game, TES pushed down RNG's base crystal with overwhelming force.

1:0, TES takes the first victory!
The RNG fans at the scene were silent. This result was beyond everyone's expectations. The RNG that was invincible at MSI lost so easily in its first game back in LPL.

The atmosphere in RNG's player booth was solemn.

"Oh my god, getting killed in the middle lane is so painful." Xiaohu said in annoyance.

"It's my problem. I didn't handle the jungle well and was led by him by the nose." Karsa also frowned.

Uzi and Ming didn't say anything, but the disappointment on their faces was obvious.

The frustration of losing the game and the pressure of huge expectations from the outside world made several young players feel a little breathless.

At this moment, Lin Feng's voice broke the silence.

"Everyone raise their heads."

His voice was not loud, but steady. The team members looked at him subconsciously.

"It's just a loss, the sky hasn't fallen yet." Lin Feng's eyes were sharp and firm. "What did Coach Heart say before the game? We are the defenders! Others are desperately studying us and trying to bring us down. Isn't this normal?" He paused and continued, "TES played very well and was well prepared. We did not deal with it well. But this does not mean that they are invincible. Looking back, they seized on our idea of ​​playing in the late game and used the early and mid-game fast break to break us."

He looked at his coach and said, "Coach, let's speed up in the next game. Let's fight them in the early game!"

Coach Heart nodded with satisfaction. Lin Feng’s leadership role at critical moments is one of the most valuable assets of this RNG team.

"Lin Feng is right!" Heart clapped his hands, "Cheer up! It's just a loss in one game, get back on track! We are the MSI champions, show the spirit of a champion! In the next game, we will choose the blue side, and we will take the initiative to attack!"

Lin Feng's words and the coach's encouragement were like a shot in the arm, cheering the players up again. The confusion in their eyes gradually faded away, replaced by a fighting spirit that refused to admit defeat.

Yes, they are champions, but champions are not defined by one game. The truly strong ones dare to face any challenge, and dare to stand up stronger after falling!

After a short break, the second game is about to begin! RNG is about to launch their counterattack!

The BP interface of the second game lit up, and RNG came to the blue side with the right to choose first.

The atmosphere at the scene was extremely tense, and everyone wanted to know how RNG would deal with the loss in the previous game.

"RNG is on the blue side, how will they adjust their tactics?" Wawa's voice also became serious, "In the last game, they suffered a loss in the early game. This time, they must make changes!"

TES continued the strategy from the previous game and still banned Lin Feng's Jayce and Ornn, expressing the highest respect for the MSI FMVP.

RNG banned Akali and Xayah, obviously not wanting Knight and JackeyLove to get the heroes they played well in the previous game.

It's RNG's turn to select players on the first floor.

Everyone's eyes were focused on this. This choice would directly define the tactical tone of RNG in this game.

No hesitation, locked in seconds!
A hero that no one expected but instantly ignited the whole audience - the Holy Lance Ranger, Lucian!
“Lucian! Lucian is locked in on the first floor!” Miller’s voice instantly rose eight octaves. “Is this for Xiaohu to play mid lane, or… my god, is this for Fengzi to play top lane?”

The scene instantly erupted in thunderous cheers! Top lane Lucian! This is an extremely aggressive choice that brings out one's personal abilities to the extreme! When the team loses the first game, picking out such a hero requires not only skills, but also unparalleled confidence and courage!

Rita's eyes sparkled. She clenched her fists and whispered, "He's always like this... When the team needs him most, he stands up in the most confident way! This is Lin Feng's declaration - in this game, I will beat you from the laning phase!"

In the TES player seat, 369 frowned. The top laner Lucian would bring unprecedented pressure on him. He finally chose Gnar, a hero with relatively long arms, who could withstand pressure and was useful in teamfights.

The lineups of both sides were quickly determined.

RNG: Top laner Lucian (LinFeng), jungler Zhao Xin (Karsa), mid laner Syndra (Xiaohu), ADC Kaisa (Uzi), support Riel (Ming).

TES: Top laner Gnar (369), jungler Olaf (Tian), mid laner Sylas (Knight), ADC Miss Fortune (JackeyLove), support Leona (Zhuo).

Miller: "RNG's lineup is extremely aggressive! The top, mid and jungle have strong confrontation capabilities in the early stages, and they just want to pick up the tempo! And Fengzi's Lucian is the sharpest spearhead of this offensive machine!"

Game start!
Lin Feng’s Lucian chose Extraction as his starting item!
"Extraction! Brother Fengzi chose extraction when he went out!" Wawa exclaimed, "What confidence he has! He thinks he can not only suppress Gnar, but also gain a huge economic lead through extraction while suppressing him! He doesn't even take 369 seriously!"

The moment he came online, Lin Feng exuded a suffocating sense of oppression.

He accurately blocked the line of troops. Every time Gnar tried to go forward to finish off the enemy, he was met with a ruthless double-hit from Lucian with his passive "Silver Bullet of Light". He slid (E) to avoid Gnar's boomerang (Q), and then used Holy Light (Q) to penetrate the body. With smooth operation, Gnar's health dropped rapidly, and he could only hide under the tower. Even hearing experience became a luxury.

4 minutes into the game, Lin Feng perfectly controlled the top lane soldiers near his own tower. 369's Gnar looked at the large wave of soldiers in front of him and finally couldn't help but move forward.

It's now!

Lin Feng's eyes flashed with coldness. He used his Q skill to penetrate soldiers and attack twice. He then used his E skill to slide forward to avoid Gnar's attack and then attacked twice again! With a perfect combo, Gnar's health dropped to the bottom in an instant!
369 used Flash in panic, trying to escape back to the tower.

But Lin Feng's calculations had already taken the flash into account!

He calmly followed up with a flash, and with the last basic attack, he accurately killed Gnar under the tower!

"First Blood!"

Solo kill! Without any help from the jungler, in front of the whole world, Lin Feng used the top lane Lucian to solo kill his opponent!
"Solo kill! Brother Fengzi solo killed 369! Is this the laning ability of the MSI FMVP? Too scary! Extracting out and completing a solo kill in four minutes, how can this game be played!" Wawa was so excited that he almost jumped up from the commentary booth.

This wave of solo kills not only got RNG off to a good start, but also was like a loud slap in the face of the doubters, instantly igniting the morale of the entire team!

TES obviously couldn't tolerate such a collapse in the top lane. 8 minutes into the game, jungler Tian's Olaf and mid laner Knight's Sylas, one on the left and one on the right, double-teamed Lin Feng in the top lane!
"TES's mid and jungle are here to gank! Brother Fengzi is pushing too deep, this wave is dangerous!"

On the screen, Olaf activated his ultimate skill "Ragnarok" and rushed over like a mad dog. Knight's Sylas also stole Rell's ultimate skill and was ready to force it at any time.

This is a dead end! Everyone thinks so.

However, a cold arc appeared at the corner of Lin Feng's mouth.

Instead of retreating, he slid towards Knight's Silas and instantly closed the distance!
At the moment Knight handed over the chain to control him, Lin Feng reacted extremely fast, used flash, and avoided the fatal control by a hair's breadth!
Immediately afterwards, the ultimate move "Holy Spear Baptism" was activated!
Countless holy light barrages, like a violent storm, poured down on Knight's fragile Silas!

Knight's health bar evaporated instantly!
"Brother Fengzi fought back! He killed Knight in seconds!" Miller spoke at an extremely fast speed.

After killing Sylas, Lin Feng immediately turned his target to Olaf who had already rushed to his face. Walk A, increase the distance, Q skill, walk A again!

His Lucian is like a dancer dancing on the edge of a knife, every move is precise and deadly. Although Olaf is immune to control, his health is also rapidly decreasing. (End of this chapter)

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